Description

BSE announces mock trading session for equity segment on August 2, 2025 to allow members to test trading systems and fulfill regulatory requirements.

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 choose between Mock Trading Session 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 segments from pre-open to post-closing

Trading Schedule

  • Log-in: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Morning Block Deal Window: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Pre-Open: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM (Order Entry: 11:00-11:08 AM, Matching: 11:08-11:15 AM)
  • Continuous Trading T+1: 11:15 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Continuous Trading T+0: 11:15 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed scrips: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Periodic Call Auction: 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM (4 sessions of 1 hour)
  • Closing: 03:30 PM - 03:40 PM
  • Post-closing: 03:40 PM - 03:50 PM

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must participate in either Mock Trading Session or UAT environment
  • Compliance with SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020
  • Members should refer to Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 regarding testing of trading and risk management software
  • Feedback must be provided by 4:30 PM on the mock trading day

Important Dates

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

Impact Assessment

This mock trading session provides essential system testing opportunities for trading members and helps ensure market stability. It allows testing of various market conditions including call auctions, risk-reduction mode, trading halts, and block deals without affecting live markets.

Impact Justification

Regular mock trading session for system testing - important for operational readiness but not market-moving