Description

NSE will conduct mock trading session in Futures & Options segment on January 17, 2026 from Primary and BCP sites with existing NEAT+ version 7.8.7.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Futures & Options segment on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The session will test trading from both Primary Site and Disaster Recovery (DR) Site using existing NEAT+ version 7.8.7. No new version release is involved. Members are required to participate using all trading software and re-login into live environment to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, January 19, 2026.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • No new NEAT+ version release; existing version 7.8.7 will be used
  • Two trading sessions: Primary Site (10:00-13:00) and BCP/DR Site (13:45-14:30)
  • Live re-login window: 16:00-16:30 on January 17, 2026
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session
  • No financial obligations arising from mock trades
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN will be allowed
  • All FO segment members automatically eligible for participation

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced in this circular.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must participate in mock trading using all their trading software
  • Members must re-login into live environment post-mock session
  • Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed for trading
  • Members should refer to SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 for software testing requirements
  • UCC validation queries should be directed to uci@nse.co.in

Important Dates

  • January 17, 2026: Mock trading session
    • Primary Site Session 1: 10:00-13:00 (Pre-open: 10:00-10:08, Market: 10:15-13:00)
    • DR Site Session 2: 13:45-14:30 (Pre-open: 13:45-13:53, Market: 14:00-14:30)
    • Trade Modification end: 14:40
    • Live Re-login: 16:00-16:30
  • January 19, 2026: Regular live trading resumes (Monday)

Impact Assessment

Operational Impact: Low - This is a routine mock trading session for system testing purposes. Members need to allocate resources for participation on Saturday but no changes to live trading systems are required.

Market Impact: None - Mock trading does not result in any fund pay-in or pay-out obligations. No financial transactions will be processed.

Technical Impact: Minimal - No new version deployment reduces technical risk. Members can use existing connectivity parameters and infrastructure. The session tests both primary and disaster recovery site operations.

Member Action Required: Members should ensure participation to verify system readiness for Monday trading and confirm connectivity through live re-login process.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing with no new version release; no financial obligations or impact on regular trading operations.