Description

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Futures & Options segment on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with two sessions from Primary and BCP sites. No new version release is involved.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The session will run in two parts — from the Primary Site and the BCP (Business Continuity Planning) Site. No new NEAT+ version is being released; the existing NEATPlus 7.8.7 will be used.

Key Points

  • Two mock trading sessions scheduled: Session 1 from Primary Site and Session 2 from BCP Site
  • NEAT+ version in use: NEATPlus 7.8.7 (download path: /faoftp/faocommon/NEATPlus787)
  • All outstanding orders will be purged before each session
  • Trades during mock sessions carry no financial obligation (no fund pay-in or pay-out)
  • UCC/PAN validation will be skipped during contingency time for order entry
  • NOTIS application will be accessible during the mock session
  • Members should re-login to live environment post-mock to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, March 23, 2026

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • All members enabled for F&O trading in the live market are automatically eligible and expected to participate
  • Members using NNF software must manually clear outstanding orders in their systems before each session
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed
  • Members should participate using all trading software to ensure smooth connectivity for the following Monday

Important Dates

  • March 21, 2026 (Saturday): Mock trading session
    • Session 1 (Primary Site): Pre-Open 11:00, Normal Market 11:15–14:00
    • Session 2 (BCP Site): Pre-Open 14:45, Normal Market 15:00–15:30, Trade Modification end 15:40
    • Live Re-login: 16:30–17:00
  • March 23, 2026 (Monday): Live market resumes; members should ensure connectivity is confirmed post-mock

Impact Assessment

Minimal market impact. This is a standard mock trading exercise with no financial settlement implications. It is intended to test member readiness, software compatibility, and BCP/DR switchover procedures. All F&O segment members are expected to participate to validate their systems ahead of the regular trading week.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for F&O segment with no new software version; operational in nature with no financial obligations or regulatory changes.