Description
BSE announces mock trading session for Equity Derivatives segment on August 2, 2025 from 10:15 AM to 3:30 PM for system testing and regulatory compliance.
Summary
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, August 02, 2025. The session is designed for members to test their trading systems and fulfill regulatory requirements under 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
- Login period: 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
- Continuous trading: 11:15 AM to 3:30 PM
- No new BOLT TWS release for this session
- Members can choose between mock trading or UAT environment for regulatory compliance
- Feedback required by 4:30 PM on the same day
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes. This session supports existing SEBI requirements for testing of trading and risk management software as per SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must test their systems for regulatory compliance
- Members using third-party platforms or in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs should participate
- Testing should cover various functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios
- Mandatory feedback submission by 4:30 PM on August 02, 2025
Important Dates
- August 02, 2025: Mock trading session
- 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM: Login period
- 11:15 AM - 3:30 PM: Continuous trading period
- 4:30 PM: Feedback submission deadline
Impact Assessment
Medium impact on equity derivatives trading members who need to allocate resources for system testing on Saturday. The session provides opportunity to test trading applications under various market conditions including exceptional scenarios. No impact on regular trading operations as this is conducted on a non-trading day.
Impact Justification
Routine mock trading session for system testing and regulatory compliance, affects derivatives trading members