Description

BSE announces mock trading session for equity segment on Saturday August 23, 2025 with detailed trading schedule and member feedback requirements.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity segment on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The session provides trading members and third-party platform users an opportunity to test their systems and applications across various trading functionalities including call auctions, risk-reduction mode, trading halts, and block deals.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025
  • Available for equity segment trading members
  • Third-party trading platforms can participate for system testing
  • No new BOLT TWS release will be implemented
  • Comprehensive trading schedule from 10:15 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Multiple trading sessions including T+1, T+0, periodic call auctions
  • Feedback required from all members by 3:00 PM on session day

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 - 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 each)
  • Closing: 2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
  • Post-closing: 2:10 PM - 2:20 PM
  • Trade Modification: T+1 until 2:30 PM, T+0 until 1:45 PM

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members encouraged to actively participate in mock session
  • Members must provide feedback by 3:00 PM on session day
  • Contact BSE Tech Support (022-22728053) or Help Desk (022-45720400/600) for queries
  • Third-party vendors and in-house system developers should utilize session for comprehensive testing

Important Dates

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

Impact Assessment

Medium impact operational event designed to ensure system readiness and member preparedness. Provides valuable testing opportunity for various market conditions and exceptional scenarios without affecting live trading operations.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing and member preparation