Description

NSE will conduct a mock trading session in the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, May 09, 2026, with no new NEAT version release. Members must participate and re-login to the live environment to ensure smooth connectivity for Monday, May 11, 2026.

Summary

NSE is conducting a mock trading session in the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, May 09, 2026. There is no new NEAT version release for this session. The mock session spans two trading sessions — one from the Primary Site and one from the Disaster Recovery (DR) Site — and is intended to help members verify connectivity ahead of live trading on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Key Points

  • Mock trading date: Saturday, May 09, 2026 (Commodity Derivatives segment)
  • No new NEAT version release; current version is NEAT 1.5.4 (download path: /comtftp/comtcommon/NEATCO154)
  • NEAT Adapter version 1.0.27 (Windows and Linux) with GR PORT 10859
  • Two trading sessions: Session-1 from Primary Site (10:00–14:00) and Session-2 from DR Site (14:45–15:30)
  • 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
  • Connect2NSE and Extranet will be unavailable from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Extranet API unavailable 1:15–2:15 pm and 6:00–10:00 pm
  • Members should re-login to the live environment after the mock session for Monday readiness

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine operational mock session circular.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must use NEAT version 1.5.4 with NEAT Adapter version 1.0.27 and GR PORT 10859
  • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed; UCC validation is skipped during contingency time
  • Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems before each session
  • Members should refer to Annexures 1–3 for detailed instructions on mock trading, prerequisites, and DR site switchover guidelines
  • Connectivity details available via circular NSE/MSD/73993 dated April 30, 2026
  • Software testing requirements per circular NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234

Important Dates

  • May 09, 2026: Mock trading session date
    • Session-1 (Primary Site): Normal Market open 10:00, Contingency start 12:00, Contingency end 13:30, Normal Market close 14:00
    • Session-2 (DR Site): Normal Market open 14:45, Normal Market close 15:30
    • Position Limit/Collateral value set-up cut-off: 15:40
    • Trade Modification end time: 15:40
    • Live Re-login: 17:30–18:00
  • May 11, 2026: Live trading resumes (Monday); members must ensure smooth connectivity

Impact Assessment

This circular has minimal market impact. It is a routine operational exercise for Commodity Derivatives segment members to test their trading systems, connectivity, and DR site failover procedures. No financial settlements occur, and no regulatory or listing changes are involved. Members who do not participate may face connectivity issues on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session notification for Commodity Derivatives segment with no new version release; affects only members testing connectivity, no financial obligations or regulatory changes involved.