Description

NSE will conduct a mock trading session for Securities Lending and Borrowing Market (SLBM) on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with no new version release. Trading session scheduled from 11:15 to 12:30 hrs with live re-login from 19:00 to 19:30 hrs.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session for the Securities Lending and Borrowing Market (SLBM) segment on Saturday, January 10, 2026. This is a routine testing session with no new version release. The mock session aims to ensure system readiness and smooth connectivity for members before regular trading resumes on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Key Points

  • Mock trading date: January 10, 2026
  • Trading session: 11:15 hrs to 12:30 hrs
  • Live re-login window: 19:00 hrs to 19:30 hrs
  • NEAT version: 1.3.3 (no new version)
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session
  • No financial obligations - trades will not result in fund pay-in or pay-out
  • Members should participate using all trading software to ensure connectivity
  • NOTIS application will not be accessible during mock session
  • Connect2NSE and Extranet facility unavailable from 18:00 hrs onwards

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine mock trading session.

Compliance Requirements

  • All members enabled for SLBM trading in live market are automatically eligible
  • Valid and compliant UCC/PAN must be uploaded and approved before cutoff
  • Members using Non-NEAT Frontend (NNF) software must manually clear orders in their systems
  • Appropriate branch and user limits must be set from Corporate Manager Terminal before placing orders
  • Members should ensure telnet connectivity and Box ID setup on intended IP addresses
  • NNF users must have dealer-type User IDs that are NNF-converted and IP-mapped

Important Dates

  • January 10, 2026: Mock trading session (11:15 - 12:30 hrs)
  • January 10, 2026: Live re-login window (19:00 - 19:30 hrs)
  • January 12, 2026: Regular trading resumes (Monday)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None - this is a non-financial mock session.

Operational Impact: Low - routine testing exercise. Members should participate to verify system connectivity and readiness. No new software version is being released, reducing implementation risk.

Member Action Required: Members should test their trading systems, connectivity, and order entry processes during the mock session to ensure smooth operations when live trading resumes on January 12, 2026. Technical support available via toll-free number 1800-266-0050 (Option 1) or email msm@nse.co.in.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session with no new version release. Operational in nature with no financial impact or regulatory changes. Members should participate to ensure system readiness for regular trading on January 12, 2026.