Description

NSE is conducting a mock trading session in Electronic Gold Receipts (EG) Segment on January 17, 2026 for members to familiarize themselves with the trading system.

Summary

National Stock Exchange of India Limited is conducting a mock trading session in the Electronic Gold Receipts (EG) Segment on January 17, 2026. The session is designed to help members familiarize themselves with the trading system before live operations. The mock session will run from 16:30 to 18:40 hours with various trading windows including pre-open, normal market, and block deal sessions.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for January 17, 2026 in EG Segment
  • Members to use Capital Market segment credentials (user ID, password, box IDs, IPs) for login
  • Trading session runs from 16:30 to 18:40 hours from primary site
  • Pre-open session: 16:30 to 16:38 (random closure in last minute)
  • Normal market: 16:45 to 18:30
  • Block deal window: 17:40 to 17:55
  • Trade modification end time: 18:40
  • Password credentials replicated from Capital Market segment as on January 14, 2026 EOD
  • Default password on reset: “Neat@CM1”
  • Co-location facility not available for EG Segment
  • Members required to use dummy client codes during order entry

Trading Parameters

Market Types:

  • Normal (N)
  • Odd lot (O)

Book Types:

  • Regular Lot (RL)
  • Stop Loss (SL)
  • Odd Lot (OL)

Series:

  • EG: Normal Market
  • EB: Block Trading Session

Order Types Allowed:

  • Day orders
  • Immediate or Cancel (IOC)
  • Market & Limit orders
  • Disclosed quantity orders

Block Trading Requirements:

  • Minimum order size: Rs. 10 Crores
  • Price bands: ±1% of applicable reference price

Order Matching:

  • Anonymous order book
  • Continuous matching with Price-Time priority
  • Self-trade prevention applicable

Eligible Orders:

  • PRO/CLI orders including Custodial Participant code

Technical Specifications

Login Parameters (Primary BKC/DR site):

  • Gateway Router IP: 172.19.14.85
  • Port: 11887
  • Network: 172.19.14.0
  • Mask: 255.255.255.128
  • Port: 11860

Market Data Broadcast:

  • Stream: EGR
  • Source 1: Multicast IP 239.50.50.63, Port 10863
  • Source 2: Multicast IP 239.50.50.68, Port 10868
  • Includes: Price volume (5 depth, 1 second refresh), market updates, master updates, market status messages

Important Dates

  • January 14, 2026: EOD deadline for password credentials replication from Capital Market segment
  • January 17, 2026: Mock trading session date
    • 16:30 - Pre-open starts
    • 16:38 - Pre-open closes (random in last minute)
    • 16:45 - Normal market opens
    • 17:40 - Block deal window opens
    • 17:55 - Block deal window closes
    • 18:30 - Normal market closes
    • 18:40 - Trade modification end time

Support Information

  • Toll Free Number: 1800-266-0050 (Option 1)
  • Email: msm@nse.co.in
  • Circular Reference: NSE/MSD/72365, Circular 03/2026
  • Issuing Authority: Khushal Shah, Associate Vice President, Member Service Department

Impact Assessment

This is a practice session with no impact on live markets. The mock trading exercise allows members to test their systems and familiarize themselves with the Electronic Gold Receipts trading platform before actual trading commences. No real trades will be executed, and no compliance obligations arise from this circular beyond voluntary participation for preparedness.

Impact Justification

Mock trading session for member familiarization with no impact on live markets or regulatory requirements