Description

BSE announces mock trading session for equity segment on August 02, 2025 with detailed trading timelines and participation guidelines.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the equity segment on Saturday, August 02, 2025. This session allows trading members to test their systems and fulfill regulatory requirements as per SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, August 02, 2025
  • Members can participate in either mock trading or UAT environment for regulatory compliance
  • Third-party trading platform users can test various functionalities including exceptional market conditions
  • No new BOLT TWS release will be implemented
  • Comprehensive trading schedule covers all market segments and sessions

Trading Schedule

Main Trading Sessions:

  • Log-in: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Morning Block Deal Window: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Pre-Open Order Entry: 11:00 AM - 11:08 AM
  • Pre-Open Matching: 11:08 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Continuous Trading T+1: 11:15 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Continuous Trading T+0: 11:15 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Closing: 03:30 PM - 03:40 PM
  • Post-closing: 03:40 PM - 03:50 PM

Special Sessions:

  • Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed scrips: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Periodic Call Auction (4 sessions): 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Auction for Settlement Details: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Afternoon Block Deal Window: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM

Testing Opportunities

  • Various call auction sessions
  • Risk-reduction mode
  • Trading halt scenarios
  • Block deals functionality
  • Exceptional market conditions

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must participate in either mock trading session or UAT environment
  • Compliance with SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020
  • Reference to Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 for software testing requirements
  • Feedback submission required by 4:30 PM on session day

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, August 02, 2025
  • Feedback Deadline: 4:30 PM on August 02, 2025

Contact Information

BSE Tech Support:

BSE Help Desk:

Impact Assessment

This mock trading session provides essential system testing opportunities for trading members and ensures regulatory compliance. The comprehensive schedule allows testing of all trading functionalities without disrupting regular market operations, supporting system reliability and risk management.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing and regulatory compliance