Description

BSE announces mock trading session for equity segment on Saturday, August 23, 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 23, 2025. The session will allow trading members and third-party trading platform users to test various trading functionalities including call auction sessions, risk-reduction mode, trading halt, and block deals. No new BOLT TWS release is planned for this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025
  • Available for Equity segment testing
  • Third-party trading platforms can participate
  • Testing includes exceptional market conditions scenarios
  • No new BOLT TWS release during this session
  • Comprehensive trading schedule from 10:15 AM to 2:30 PM

Trading Schedule

Main 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
  • Closing: 2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
  • Post-closing: 2:10 PM - 2:20 PM

Special Sessions:

  • Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed scrips: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Periodic Call Auction (2 sessions): 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Auction for Settlement Details: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Afternoon Block Deal Window: 12:50 PM - 1:05 PM

Testing Capabilities

  • Call auction sessions
  • Risk-reduction mode
  • Trading halt scenarios
  • Block deals functionality
  • Random stoppage simulations
  • Order entry and matching processes

Feedback Requirements

Important Dates

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

Impact Assessment

This mock trading session provides crucial testing opportunity for trading systems without market impact. It ensures operational readiness and system reliability for both BSE infrastructure and member trading platforms. The comprehensive schedule covers all major trading scenarios and exceptional conditions.

Impact Justification

Scheduled mock trading session for system testing - important for operational readiness but no direct market impact