Description

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Futures & Options segment from BCP site on February 28, 2026, with pre-open at 09:00 and normal market hours from 09:15 to 15:30.

Summary

NSE is conducting a mock trading session in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment from the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) site on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The session follows standard market hours with a pre-open phase starting at 09:00 and normal market hours from 09:15 to 15:30. A live re-login window is scheduled from 18:30 to 19:00 to ensure smooth connectivity for the next trading day, Monday, March 02, 2026. NEAT+ version 7.8.7 is required for participation.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session in F&O segment conducted from BCP site on Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • Pre-Open opens at 09:00 and closes at 09:08 (random closure in last one minute)
  • Normal Market hours: 09:15 to 15:30; Trade Modification ends at 16:15
  • Live Re-login window: 18:30 to 19:00 on the same day
  • Required NEAT+ version: 7.8.7 (download path: /faoftp/faocommon/NEATPlus787 on NSE Extranet)
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session
  • No financial obligations — no fund pay-in or pay-out from mock trades
  • Connect2NSE and Extranet will be unavailable from 04:45–08:15 and 18:00–21:00
  • NOTIS application will be accessible during the mock session
  • Members should participate using all trading software and complete live re-login to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, March 02, 2026

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an operational mock trading exercise. Members may use this session to meet regulatory testing requirements as referenced in circular NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must use NEAT+ version 7.8.7 for participation
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be permitted; UCC validation is skipped during contingency time for order entry
  • NNF (Non-NEAT Frontend) users must ensure: dealer-type User ID, NNF conversion, and IP mapping
  • Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their own systems before each session
  • Members should telnet the Exchange host from the intended IP and confirm Box ID is created with appropriate messages for the F&O segment
  • Refer to NSE/MSD/67674 (April 24, 2025) and NSE/MSD/70539 (September 30, 2025) for interactive connectivity details
  • Installation guide available on NSE Extranet at /faoftp/faocommon/Installation_Procedure

Important Dates

  • February 28, 2026 (Saturday): Mock trading session day
    • Pre-Open: 09:00–09:08
    • Normal Market: 09:15–15:30
    • Trade Modification End: 16:15
    • Live Re-login: 18:30–19:00
  • March 02, 2026 (Monday): Next live trading day; re-login ensures smooth connectivity

Impact Assessment

This is a routine operational exercise with no market or financial impact. All F&O segment members enabled for live trading are automatically eligible and should participate to validate connectivity and software readiness. The session is especially important for ensuring smooth operations on the next live trading day (March 02, 2026). No trades during the mock session result in financial settlement. Members should monitor www.nseindia.com for live updates and contact Toll-Free 1800 266 0050 (Option 1) for support.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for F&O segment from BCP/DR site; no financial obligations, no regulatory changes, affects only member connectivity testing.