Description

BSE announces mock trading session for Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.03 release.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This session will test the new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.03 and provide members opportunity to test their trading systems and platforms under various market conditions.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025
  • New BOLT Pro TWS version 12.03 will be released
  • Members can participate in either mock trading or UAT environment to meet regulatory requirements
  • Third party trading platforms and in-house systems can test functionality including risk-reduction mode and trading halts
  • Trading sessions: Log-in 10:15-11:15 AM, Continuous Trading 11:15 AM-3:30 PM
  • Feedback required by 4:30 PM on the same day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes announced. This is a testing session to comply with existing SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020 regarding software testing requirements.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must participate in either mock trading session or UAT environment to fulfill regulatory testing requirements
  • Members using third party platforms or in-house systems should test their applications
  • All members requested to provide feedback by 4:30 PM on September 6, 2025
  • Reference to Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 for testing requirements

Important Dates

  • September 6, 2025: Mock trading session
    • Log-in: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
    • Continuous Trading: 11:15 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Feedback deadline: 4:30 PM

Impact Assessment

Medium operational impact - routine testing session that allows trading members to validate their systems and prepare for the new BOLT Pro TWS version. Essential for maintaining system reliability and compliance but does not affect regular trading operations.

Impact Justification

Operational testing session for derivatives trading with system updates - important for trading members but routine maintenance activity