The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that it will conduct mock trading sessions on Saturday, August 30, in the capital market segment, along with the commodity and currency derivatives segments. The exchange shared the update through an official release today, August 29.
Purpose of Mock Trading
No new software updates are planned for this particular mock trading session. However, such sessions are crucial for:
- Testing trading systems and infrastructure.
- Practicing emergency and contingency procedures.
- Allowing brokers and participants to familiarise themselves with systems in a risk-free environment.
Mock trading schedule: Capital markets
The mock trading in capital markets will follow this schedule:
| Particulars | Time (Hrs) |
| Trading Session-1 from DR Site | |
| Morning Block Deal Window Session-1 Open | 8:45 |
| Morning Block Deal Window Session-1 Close | 9:00 |
| Pre-Open Open Time | 9:00 |
| Pre-Open Close Time (Random closure in last one minute) | 9:08 |
| Special Pre-Open Session Open (For IPO & Relisted Security) | 9:00 |
| Special Pre-Open Session Close (Random closure in last ten minutes) | 9:45 |
| Normal Market Open Time | 9:15 |
| T+0 Market Open Time | 9:15 |
| Call Auction Illiquid Session Open (30 mins) | 9:00 |
| Call Auction Illiquid Session Close (Random closure in last one minute) | 9:30 |
| Normal Market Open for Stocks in Special Pre-Open Session | 10:00 |
| Auction Market Open Time | 9:30 |
| Auction Market Close Time | 10:05 |
| T+0 Market Close Time | 9:40 |
| T+0 Market Trade Modification End Time | 9:50 |
| Normal Market Close Time | 10:10 |
| Closing Session Open Time | 10:20 |
| Closing Session Close Time | 10:30 |
| Trade Modification End Time | 10:40 |
| Re-login Timings | |
| Live Re-login Start Time | 13:30 |
| Live Re-login Close Time | 14:00 |
Mock trading schedule: Commodity derivatives
The schedule for mock trading in commodity derivatives is as follows:
| Particulars | Time (Hrs) |
| Trading Session from DR Site | |
| Normal Market Open Time | 9:00 |
| Normal Market Close Time | 10:10 |
| Position Limit/Collateral Value Setup Cut-off Time | 10:20 |
| Trade Modification End Time | 10:20 |
| Re-login Timings | |
| Live Re-login Start Time | 13:30 |
| Live Re-login Close Time | 14:00 |
(source: livemint.com)
Regular Schedule
NSE typically holds mock trading once a month. The exchange emphasized that these sessions are part of its ongoing efforts to ensure a robust, resilient, and seamless trading platform.
In its statement, NSE highlighted:
“The Exchange gives utmost importance to periodical testing of trading infrastructure and its recovery & response mechanisms. Contingency drills and mock trading sessions are conducted from time to time for this purpose.”
As per the mock trading calendar for 2025, the next session is scheduled for September 6, while the most recent one was held on August 2.
Outlook:
The upcoming mock trading session on August 30 underscores NSE’s commitment to maintaining a secure and efficient trading environment. By regularly conducting such drills, the exchange ensures operational preparedness, strengthens its infrastructure, and enhances confidence among brokers and investors.
Disclaimer:
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