Description

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Currency Derivatives Segment on March 07, 2026. No new version release; NEAT version 3.5.4 remains in use.

Summary

NSE is conducting a mock trading session in the Currency Derivatives (CD) Segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. There is no new version release; members continue to use NEAT version 3.5.4. Additionally, the new Order Snapshot Recovery via TCP/IP for MTBT broadcast in the CD Segment will be available for testing during this mock session and will go live on March 09, 2026.

Key Points

  • Mock trading date: March 07, 2026 (Saturday)
  • Segment: Currency Derivatives (CD)
  • No new NEAT version release; current version is NEAT 3.5.4
  • Download path on NSE Extranet: /cdsftp/cdscommon/NEATCDS354
  • Order Snapshot Recovery via TCP/IP for MTBT broadcast (CD Segment) available for mock testing; goes live March 09, 2026
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session
  • No financial obligation: trades during mock sessions result in no fund pay-in or pay-out
  • Members should re-login to live environment after mock to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, March 09, 2026

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This circular references NSE/MSD/73149 dated March 05, 2026 for the introduction of Order Snapshot Recovery via TCP/IP for MTBT broadcast in the CD Segment, which is being made available for mock testing.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must use NEAT 3.5.4 for the mock session
  • NNF application users must manually clear orders in their systems before each session
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed for order entry (UCC validation skipped during contingency time)
  • Members should participate using all trading software and re-login to the live environment post-mock
  • Software testing requirements per circular NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 apply

Important Dates

  • March 07, 2026: Mock trading session (Currency Derivatives Segment)
    • Normal Market open: 10:00
    • Contingency Start: 12:00
    • Contingency Close: 13:00
    • Normal Market close: 14:00
    • Trade Modification end: 14:10
    • Live Re-login start: 16:30
    • Live Re-login close: 17:00
  • March 09, 2026: Order Snapshot Recovery via TCP/IP for MTBT broadcast goes live

Impact Assessment

This is a routine operational mock session with low market impact. It affects only members active in the Currency Derivatives Segment. The introduction of Order Snapshot Recovery via TCP/IP for MTBT broadcast is a technical enhancement that can be tested during this session before its March 09, 2026 live deployment. Members should ensure connectivity and software readiness ahead of the live trading week.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for Currency Derivatives members with no new software version; primarily operational notice for member firms to test connectivity.