Description

BSE announces mock trading session for equity segment on Saturday, August 2, 2025 with detailed trading schedule and testing opportunities for members.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity segment on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This session allows trading members to test their systems and fulfil regulatory requirements under SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234. Members can participate in either mock trading or UAT environment for compliance.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, August 2, 2025
  • No new BOLT TWS release for this session
  • Members can choose between mock trading session or UAT environment
  • Third-party trading platform users can test various functionalities
  • Testing includes call auction sessions, risk-reduction mode, trading halt, block deals
  • Feedback required by 4:30 PM on session day

Trading Schedule

Login: 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 - 3:30 PM Continuous Trading T+0: 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Periodic Call Auction: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM (4 sessions of 1 hour) Closing: 3:30 PM - 3:40 PM Post-closing: 3:40 PM - 3:50 PM

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must participate in testing to meet SEBI regulatory requirements
  • Reference to Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 regarding testing of trading and risk management software
  • Compliance with SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020
  • Mandatory feedback submission by 4:30 PM on session day

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
  • Feedback Deadline: 4:30 PM on August 2, 2025

Contact Information

BSE Tech Support: 022-22728053, bse.tech@bseindia.com Help Desk: 022-45720400/600, 022-69158500, bsehelp@bseindia.com

Impact Assessment

This mock trading session provides essential system testing opportunities for all equity trading members. It ensures operational readiness and compliance with regulatory requirements while allowing testing of exceptional market conditions and various trading functionalities.

Impact Justification

Regular system testing session affecting all equity trading members for operational readiness