Description

NSE will conduct mock trading session in Currency Derivatives Segment on January 10, 2026 from 11:00 to 12:30 hours using NEAT version 3.5.4 with no new version release.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Currency Derivatives Segment on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The session will run from 11:00 to 12:30 hours with no new version release. Members are required to use NEAT version 3.5.4 and should participate using all trading software to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, January 12, 2026.

Key Points

  • Mock trading date: January 10, 2026
  • Trading session: 11:00 to 12:30 hours from primary site
  • Trade modification end time: 12:40 hours
  • Live re-login window: 19:00 to 19:30 hours
  • NEAT version to be used: 3.5.4 (download path: /cdsftp/cdscommon/NEATCDS354)
  • No new version release for this mock session
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before session
  • No financial obligations - no fund pay-in or pay-out from mock trades
  • NOTIS application will be accessible during mock session
  • Connect2NSE and Extranet facility will not be available post 6:00 PM

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced in this circular.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must participate in mock trading using all trading software
  • Members must re-login into live environment to ensure connectivity for Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed (as per circulars NSE/ISC/51754 dated March 24, 2022 and NSE/ISC/52722 dated June 23, 2022)
  • Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems
  • Members must use appropriate NEAT Adapter version and port combinations:
    • Old NEAT Adapter 1.0.20 (Windows/Linux): Port 10877
    • Old NEAT Adapter 1.0.22 (Windows/Linux): Port 10879
    • New NEAT Adapter 1.0.23 (Windows/Linux): Port 10879
  • Software testing requirements as per circular NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234

Important Dates

  • January 10, 2026: Mock trading session (11:00 to 12:30 hours)
  • January 10, 2026: Trade modification end time (12:40 hours)
  • January 10, 2026: Live re-login window (19:00 to 19:30 hours)
  • January 12, 2026: Regular trading resumes (Monday)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a routine mock trading session with no financial obligations or impact on actual trading operations.

Operational Impact: Low. Members need to allocate resources for mock session participation and testing. The session serves as connectivity verification ahead of Monday trading.

Member Impact: Members must ensure their trading systems, software, and connectivity are tested during the mock session. No financial settlement obligations arise from mock trades. Connect2NSE and Extranet will be unavailable after 6:00 PM on the mock day.

Technology Requirements: Members must use NEAT version 3.5.4 and appropriate NEAT Adapter versions with correct port configurations as specified in the circular.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no new version release. No financial obligations or market impact. Members need to participate for connectivity testing ahead of Monday trading.