Description

BSE announces mock trading session for equity segment on August 23rd 2025 to test trading platforms and functionalities.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity segment on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. This session allows trading members and third-party platform providers to test their trading applications and various market functionalities including exceptional market conditions, call auction sessions, risk-reduction mode, trading halts, and block deals.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
  • No new BOLT TWS release will be implemented
  • Third-party trading platforms can participate in testing
  • Various market conditions and functionalities can be tested
  • Feedback required from all members by 3:00 PM

Trading Schedule

Key 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 - 2:00 PM
  • Continuous Trading T+0: 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Periodic Call Auction: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (2 sessions of 1 hour)
  • Afternoon Block Deal Window: 12:50 PM - 1:05 PM
  • Closing: 2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
  • Post-closing: 2:10 PM - 2:20 PM

Testing Capabilities

  • Call auction sessions
  • Risk-reduction mode
  • Trading halt scenarios
  • Block deals functionality
  • Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed scrips
  • Auction for Settlement Details
  • Trade modification processes

Compliance Requirements

  • All trading members encouraged to participate
  • Mandatory feedback submission by 3:00 PM on the same day
  • Contact BSE Helpdesk or Tech Support for queries

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
  • Feedback Deadline: 3:00 PM on August 23rd, 2025

Impact Assessment

This is a routine testing session with no impact on actual trading or market operations. The mock trading provides an opportunity for members to ensure their systems are functioning properly and test various market scenarios in a controlled environment.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no direct market impact