Description
NSE announces monthly contingency drill and mock trading session schedule for 2026 across all trading segments to test infrastructure and recovery mechanisms.
Summary
NSE has notified the calendar schedule for Contingency Drills and Mock Trading sessions for the year 2026. These sessions are conducted periodically to test trading infrastructure and recovery & response mechanisms across Capital Market (CM), Futures & Options (F&O), Currency Derivatives (CD), and Commodity Derivatives (CO) segments. The calendar enables market participants to plan and schedule their own contingency plans and testing activities.
Key Points
- Contingency drills scheduled monthly throughout 2026 for all trading segments
- Sessions cover CM, F&O, Currency Derivatives, and Commodity Derivatives segments
- Large-scale member participation is essential for session success
- Operational instructions and timings will be communicated separately for each session
- Members can plan their own contingency testing based on this schedule
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This is a notification of scheduled operational testing sessions.
Compliance Requirements
- Market participants are expected to actively participate in the scheduled contingency drills
- Members should plan and schedule their own contingency plans and testing aligned with NSE’s calendar
- Await separate operational instructions and timings for each session
Important Dates
2026 Contingency Drill Schedule:
- January 3, 2026
- February 7, 2026
- March 7, 2026
- April 11, 2026
- May 9, 2026
- June 6, 2026
- July 4, 2026
- August 1, 2026
- September 5, 2026
- October 10, 2026
- November 14, 2026
- December 5, 2026
Impact Assessment
Operational Impact: Medium - Members need to allocate resources and plan participation in monthly drills throughout 2026.
Market Impact: Low - These are scheduled testing sessions that do not affect regular market operations but ensure infrastructure resilience.
Member Impact: Medium - Requires coordination and participation from trading members across all segments to ensure effective testing of recovery mechanisms and contingency infrastructure.
Impact Justification
Scheduled infrastructure testing sessions for 2026 that help members plan their own contingency testing; medium importance for operational preparedness but low market impact