Computer to Computer Link (CTCL) - Trade

NSE offers a facility to its trading members by which members can use their own trading front-end software in order to trade on the NSE trading system. This facility called Computer-to-Computer Link (CTCL) facility is available only to trading members of NSE.

About the CTCL facility

Trading Members can use their own software running on any suitable hardware/software platform of their choice. This software would be a replacement of the NEAT+ front-end software that is currently used by members to trade on the NSE trading system. Members can use software customised to meet their specialised needs like provision of on-line trade analysis, risk management tools, integration of back-office operations etc. The dealers of the member may trade using the software remotely through the member's own private network, subject to approvals from Department of Telecommunication etc. as may be required in this regard.

CTCL software

Members can procure the CTCL software either from software vendors who are empanelled with NSE or they may develop the software through their own in-house development team or may procure the software from other non-empanelled vendors.

The Exchange has issued master circular no. NSE/MSD/61825 and NSE/MSD/62692 dated April 30, 2024 and June 28, 2024 respectively and updated from time to time regarding Non-Neat frontend (NNF) facility which includes operational guidelines and procedures to be complied with by members desirous of using the CTCL facility.

Vendors desirous of being empanelled with the Exchange for providing CTCL solutions to the trading members of the Exchange can refer to the master circular no. NSE/MSD/61825 and NSE/MSD/62692 dated April 30, 2024 and June 28, 2024 respectively and updated from time to time, detailing the requirements and procedures to be complied with by vendors for empanelment.