Description

NSE will conduct a mock trading session from the BCP/DR site for the Capital Market Segment on February 28, 2026, using NEAT+ version 7.8.7. Members are advised to participate using all trading software to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, March 2, 2026.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session from its BCP/DR site for the Capital Market Segment on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Members are required to participate using all trading software and re-login to the live environment to ensure smooth connectivity for the next trading day, Monday, March 2, 2026. NEAT+ version 7.8.7 must be used.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026 on the Capital Market Segment from DR site
  • NEAT+ version 7.8.7 must be downloaded from NSE Extranet path /common/NEATPlus787
  • All outstanding orders will be purged before each session; NNF software users must manually clear orders
  • Trades during the mock session carry no financial obligation (no fund pay-in or pay-out)
  • Connect2NSE and Extranet will be unavailable from 04:45 AM–08:15 AM and 06:00 PM–09:00 PM
  • Only UCC/PAN validated and approved before cutoff will be permitted; UCC validation skipped during contingency order entry
  • NOTIS application will be accessible during the mock session
  • Members should visit www.nseindia.com for session-related updates
  • Support available at Toll-Free: 1800 266 0050 (Option 1) or msm@nse.co.in

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This circular references existing guidelines under NSE/MSD/67674 (April 24, 2025) for connectivity and NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 for software testing compliance.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must download and install NEAT+ version 7.8.7 prior to the session
  • Members must participate in the mock session using all trading software
  • Members must re-login to the live environment post-session to verify connectivity for March 2, 2026
  • Members using NNF software must manually purge outstanding orders before each session
  • UCC/PAN must be uploaded and approved before the applicable cutoff

Important Dates

  • February 28, 2026: Mock trading session date
  • 08:45: Morning Block Deal Window Session-1 open
  • 09:00: Pre-Open open / Morning Block Deal Window Session-1 close
  • 09:08: Pre-Open close (random closure in last 1 minute)
  • 09:00–09:45: Special Pre-Open session (IPO & Relisted securities)
  • 09:15: Normal Market open / T+0 Market open
  • 09:30: Call Auction Illiquid session open (6 sessions of 1 hour each)
  • 10:00: Normal market open for stocks in special pre-open session
  • 13:30: T+0 Market close
  • 13:45: T+0 Trade modification end
  • 14:05–14:20: Afternoon Block Deal Window Session-2
  • 14:30–15:15: Auction Market
  • 15:30: Normal Market close
  • 15:40–16:00: Closing Session
  • 16:15: Trade Modification end
  • 18:30–19:00: Live Re-login window
  • March 2, 2026: Next live trading day (target for connectivity verification)

Impact Assessment

This is a routine business continuity and disaster recovery drill with no market or financial impact. No fund settlements arise from mock trades. The session is operationally relevant only to NSE trading members who must verify their systems and connectivity from the DR site. Non-participation may affect readiness for live trading on March 2, 2026.

Impact Justification

Routine BCP/DR mock trading drill with no financial obligations; trades during mock session result in no fund pay-in or pay-out. Relevant only to trading members for connectivity testing.