Is the market data real on Nifty Paper Trade?
Yes — Nifty Paper Trade uses live NSE/BSE and MCX prices. Only the money is virtual. Here's what's real and what's simulated.
Yes — the prices are real. Nifty Paper Trade streams live NSE, BSE and MCX data, so charts, the option chain, LTPs and your P&L all reflect the actual market. The only thing that's virtual is the money.
What's real
- Live index, stock, option and commodity prices
- Charts with real historical + live intraday data
- Option chain LTP and open interest
- Your P&L, calculated from real price moves
What's simulated
- Your cash (virtual, no real value)
- Order fills — paper trades don't go to a real exchange; they fill at the live price
- Real-world brokerage/slippage isn't charged, so you can focus on the market itself
FAQ
Are the option prices live?
Yes — real, live option prices during market hours. Thinly-traded MCX strikes may show a clearly-marked model estimate.
Does my order affect the real market?
No — paper trades never reach an exchange. They fill against the live price for realistic practice.
Why does practice feel identical to real trading?
Because the data is identical — same prices and moves. Only your capital is virtual.