Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 for testing and familiarization purposes.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. This session is designed for trading members using third-party trading platforms or in-house developed systems to test their trading applications under various market conditions including risk-reduction mode and trading halts. The mock trading will not create any actual margin, pay-in, pay-out obligations, rights, or liabilities.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, October 11th, 2025
  • Applicable to Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment only
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented
  • Trading members can test their applications including third-party platforms and in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Testing will cover various functionalities including exceptional market conditions, risk-reduction mode, and trading halts
  • Trades from mock session will not attract any obligations or create rights/liabilities
  • Members requested to provide feedback by 2:00 pm on the same day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine system testing exercise.

Compliance Requirements

  • Participation is voluntary but members are encouraged to participate actively
  • Members are requested to submit feedback by 2:00 pm on October 11th, 2025
  • Feedback can be submitted via BSE Helpdesk (022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500, bsehelp@bseindia.com) or BSE Tech Support (022-22728053, bse.tech@bseindia.com)

Important Dates

October 11th, 2025 - Mock Trading Schedule:

  • 08:15 am - 09:00 am: Log-in period
  • 09:00 am - 09:08 am: Pre-Open Order Entry period
  • 09:08 am - 09:15 am: Matching period
  • 09:15 am - 12:00 pm: Continuous Trading
  • 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Block Deal Window
  • 12:00 pm - 12:10 pm: Closing period
  • 12:10 pm - 12:20 pm: Post-closing period
  • By 2:00 pm: Deadline for feedback submission

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a mock trading session with no real market transactions or obligations.

Operational Impact: Low. This is an optional testing opportunity for trading members to verify their system functionality and familiarize themselves with trading operations in the EGR segment. Members using third-party platforms or in-house systems can use this opportunity to ensure their applications are functioning correctly under various market scenarios. No actual trades, margins, or settlement obligations will result from this session.

Impact Justification

This is a routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no real trading obligations or market impact. It's an optional exercise for members to test their systems.