Description
NSE will conduct mock trading session in Capital Market Segment on January 03, 2026 to test NEAT+ version 7.8.7 and Block Trading Session updates.
Summary
NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Capital Market Segment on Saturday, January 03, 2026. This session follows circular NSE/CMTR/71394 regarding Block Trading Session updates and continues the practice from December 26, 2024. The session will test NEAT+ version 7.8.7, with version 7.8.6 being discontinued on January 03, 2026.
Key Points
- Mock trading scheduled for Saturday, January 03, 2026
- Two trading sessions planned: Session-1 from Primary Site and Session-2 from DR Site
- NEAT+ version 7.8.7 available at /common/NEATPlus787
- NEAT+ version 7.8.6 will be discontinued on January 03, 2026
- Block Deal Windows included in both morning (10:45-11:00) and afternoon (12:05-12:20) sessions
- Live re-login available between 17:00-18:00
- No financial obligations - trades will not result in fund pay-in or pay-out
Trading Session Schedule
Session-1 from Primary Site:
- Morning Block Deal Window: 10:45-11:00
- Pre-Open: 11:00-11:08 (random closure in last minute)
- Special Pre-open (IPO & Relisted): 11:00-11:45 (random closure in last 10 minutes)
- Normal Market: 11:15-14:00
- T+0 Market: 11:15-12:30
- Call Auction Illiquid: Two 1-hour sessions
- Auction Market: 11:30-12:15
- Afternoon Block Deal Window: 12:05-12:20
- Contingency: 12:45-14:00
Session-2 from DR Site:
- Pre-Open: 14:45-14:53
- Normal Market: 15:00-15:30
- Call Auction Illiquid: One 15-minute session
- Closing Session: 15:40-15:50
- Trade Modification end: 16:00
Technical Requirements
Software Details:
- NEAT+ version 7.8.7 to be used
- Download path: /common/NEATPlus787
- Installation guide available at /common/InstallationProcedure
- Connectivity parameters per circular NSE/MSD/67674 dated April 24, 2025
Order Management:
- All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session
- Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems
UCC/PAN Validation:
- Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed
- UCC validation will be skipped during contingency time
- Queries to be directed to uci@nse.co.in
Compliance Requirements
- Members must refer to circular NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234
- Members may use either Mock Trading or Simulated Environment to meet regulatory requirements
- Review Annexure 1 for important instructions regarding mock trading session
- Review Annexure 2 for pre-requisites and general guidelines for participating in mock environment
- Review Annexure 3 for guidelines in case of switchover to DR Site
Important Dates
- January 02, 2026: Circular issued
- January 03, 2026: Mock trading session date
- January 03, 2026: Discontinuation date for NEAT+ version 7.8.6
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: None - this is a mock trading session with no real trading activity.
Operational Impact: Low - members need to participate in testing to ensure system readiness. The session tests Block Trading updates and new NEAT+ version. All trades during mock sessions carry no financial obligations.
Member Action Required: Members should prepare systems for mock trading, ensure NEAT+ 7.8.7 is installed, and follow the detailed schedule for both primary and DR site sessions.
Contact Information
- Toll Free: 1800-266-0050 (Option 1)
- Email: msm@nse.co.in
- UCC/PAN queries: uci@nse.co.in
Impact Justification
Routine mock trading session for system testing with no new version release; no financial obligations or market impact