Description

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Futures & Options segment on April 04, 2026, covering both Primary Site and BCP Site sessions. No new version release is associated with this mock.

Summary

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment on Saturday, April 04, 2026. The session covers two phases: trading from the Primary Site and from the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Site. No new software version is being released with this mock. Members are expected to participate using all trading software and re-login to the live environment to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, April 06, 2026.

Key Points

  • Mock trading is scheduled for Saturday, April 04, 2026 in the F&O segment
  • Two sessions: Primary Site (Session 1) and BCP Site (Session 2)
  • NEAT+ version in use: 7.8.7 (no new version release)
  • Download path for NEATPlus 7.8.7: /faoftp/faocommon/NEATPlus787
  • All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session
  • Trades during mock sessions carry no financial obligation (no fund pay-in or pay-out)
  • NOTIS application will not be accessible during the mock session
  • UCC Validation will be skipped during contingency time for order entry
  • Members should re-login to live environment after mock to ensure readiness for Monday, April 06, 2026

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine operational mock trading exercise. Members may use the Mock Trading or Simulated Environment to meet regulatory requirements as per circular NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must participate using existing User IDs, IPs, and Box ID mappings from the live environment
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed
  • NNF application users must manually clear orders in their systems before each session
  • Members should verify telnet connectivity to Exchange host from intended IP addresses
  • Members should confirm Box ID is correctly configured prior to the session
  • For UCC/PAN queries, contact: uci@nse.co.in
  • For session support, call Toll-Free: 1800-266-0050 (Option 1) or email msm@nse.co.in

Important Dates

  • April 04, 2026 (Saturday) — Mock trading session
    • Session 1 (Primary Site): Pre-Open 09:00–09:08, Normal Market 09:15–10:15
    • Session 2 (BCP Site): Pre-Open 11:00–11:08, Normal Market 11:15–12:00, Trade Modification end 12:10
    • Live Re-login: 13:00–13:30
  • April 06, 2026 (Monday) — Live market resumes; members must ensure connectivity

Impact Assessment

This is a routine mock trading exercise with no financial impact on participants. It is limited to F&O segment members and is intended to test connectivity and system readiness. No new software version is being deployed. The primary operational requirement is for members to participate in both sessions and complete live re-login by 13:30 on April 04 to confirm readiness for the next trading week.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for F&O segment with no new version release; affects only member connectivity testing and does not impact live markets or create financial obligations.