Mock Trading Session in Currency Derivatives Segment
NSE circular NSE/CD/76300 · 11 Sept 2026
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Mock trading on Saturday, September 12, 2026 - No new version release
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The National Stock Exchange of India Limited conducts a mock trading session in the Currency Derivatives segment on September 12, 2026. The session includes two trading periods from the Primary Site and the Disaster Recovery Site. Members must participate to ensure connectivity for the live environment. All outstanding orders clear before each session. Trades during this session do not create financial obligations. Members must use NEAT version 3.5.4 and follow established installation procedures. Members using Non-NEAT Frontend software must manually clear orders. Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN records receive approval for participation. Members must re-login to the live environment after the session concludes to verify connectivity.
What you must do
- Participate in the mock trading session using all trading software.
- Re-login to the live environment after the mock session.
- Manually clear outstanding orders if using NNF software.
Document text
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Circular
Department: CURRENCY DERIVATIVES
| Download Ref No: NSE/CD/76300 | Date: September 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Circular Ref. No: 33/2026 |
All Members,
Mock trading on Saturday, September 12, 2026 - No new version release
Exchange will be conducting a mock trading session in the Currency Derivatives Segment as per the following schedule:
| Mock Date: September 12, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Time in Hrs |
| Trading Session-1 from Primary Site | - |
| Normal Market open time | 11:00 |
| Normal Market close time | 11:30 |
| Trading Session-2 from DR Site | |
| Normal Market open time | 12:15 |
| Normal Market close time | 12:30 |
| Trade Modification end time | 12:40 |
| Re-login Timings | |
| Live Re-login start time | 17:30 |
| Live Re-login close time | 18:00 |
Members are requested to refer updated NEATPlus installation procedure as per the circular NSE/MSD/76159 dated September 03, 2026.
For other important instructions regarding the mock trading, kindly refer to the following Annexure:
Annexure 1: Important instructions regarding mock trading session.
Annexure 2: Pre-requisites / General guidelines for participating in the Mock environment.
Annexure 3: Important guidelines in case of switchover of trading system to Disaster Recovery (DR) Site.
For and on behalf of
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Khushal Shah
Associate Vice President
| Toll Free No | Email id |
|---|---|
| 1800-266-0050 (Option1) | msm@nse.co.in |
Annexure - 1
Important instructions regarding mock trading session
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Connectivity Parameters: | Refer to circular NSE/MSD/74511 dated June 02, 2026 & NSE/MSD/73993 dated April 30, 2026 for interactive connectivity details. |
| Installation Guide: | Available on NSE Extranet at /cdsftp/cdscommon/Installation_Procedure. |
| NEAT Version: | NEAT 3.5.4 |
| Order Purge: | All outstanding orders will be cleared before each session. Members using NNF software must manually clear orders in their systems. |
| Software Testing: | Refer to circular NSE/MSD/46441 and SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234. Members may use either Mock Trading or Simulated Environment to meet regulatory requirements. |
| No Financial Obligation: | Trades during mock sessions will not result in any fund pay-in or pay-out. |
| UCC/PAN Validity: | With reference to Exchange circular NSE/ISC/51754 dated March 24, 2022 and NSE/ISC/52722 dated June 23, 2022 issued by Investor Services Cell and updated from time to time : |
| • Only valid and compliant UCC/PAN uploaded and approved before cutoff will be allowed. | |
| • For queries, contact uci@nse.co.in. | |
| UCC Validation will be skipped during contingency time for order entry. | |
| NOTIS Availability: | The NOTIS application will be accessible during the mock session. |
| Participation: | Members should participate using all trading software and re-login into live environment to ensure smooth connectivity for Tuesday, September 15, 2026. |
| Live Updates: | Visit www.nseindia.com for any session-related updates. |
| Support: | For queries, call Toll-Free: 1800 266 0050 (Option 1). |
Annexure – 2
Pre-requisites / General guidelines for participating in the Mock environment
| Pre-requisites / General guidelines Heads | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All members enabled for trading in the Currency Derivatives (CD) segment in the live market are automatically eligible for mock trading. Participation is enabled using existing User IDs, IPs, and Box ID mappings from the live environment. |
| Telnet Connectivity | Ensure you can successfully telnet the Exchange host from the IP address you intend to use. |
| Box ID Setup | Confirm that the Box ID is created on the IP with appropriate messages for the segment you wish to trade in. |
| NNF Application Users | If using Non-NEAT Frontend (NNF): |
| a) User ID must be of dealer type. | |
| b) It must be converted for NNF. | |
| C) It must be mapped with the IP. | |
| Branch/User Limits | Set appropriate branch and user limits from the Corporate Manager Terminal before placing orders in the mock session. |
| Exchange Requests for Mock Participation | Send email requests for the following actions with User ID and segment details: |
a) Pro Enablement b) CTCL Conversion (only dealer IDs) c) Password Reset for Corporate Manager User ID d) Unlocking of Corporate Manager User ID e) Change of Trading Rights (e.g., PRO to CLI, PRO+CLI) | | Password Management | Corporate Manager User ID: Exchange will assist with reset/unlock via email. Other User IDs: Members must reset/unlock these themselves using the Corporate Manager Terminal. |
Annexure – 3
Important guidelines in case of switchover of trading system to Disaster Recovery (DR) Site
- Kindly note below points after switch over to DR site:
- a. Trades of primary site will be available in Previous Trades window.
- b. Trades can be modified/cancelled using Multiple Trade Modification and Cancellation window respectively.
- c. Messages of primary site will be available in TWS Message Area.
- If user renames or deletes the User folder and re-login the NEAT terminal, then data of primary site shall not be available in the functional window as mentioned above point.
Source details
- Source
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Type
- circular
- Published by source
- 11 Sept 2026
- Document number
- NSE/CD/76300
- Issuing division
- CURRENCY DERIVATIVES
- Coverage area
- securities