Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 for testing trading applications and familiarization with various functionalities including exceptional market conditions.

Summary

BSE has organized a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. This session is designed to allow trading members using third-party platforms or in-house developed systems through ETI APIs to test their trading applications and familiarize themselves with various functionalities including exceptional market conditions such as risk-reduction mode and trading halts. There will be no new BOLT TWS Release. All trades executed during this mock session will not create any actual obligations or liabilities.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, October 11th, 2025
  • Available for members using third-party trading platforms of empaneled vendors or in-house developed systems through ETI APIs
  • Testing opportunity for various functionalities including risk-reduction mode, trading halt, and other exceptional market conditions
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented
  • All mock trades will not attract any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or create any rights and liabilities
  • Members are requested to provide feedback by 2:00 PM on the same day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced in this circular.

Compliance Requirements

This is an optional testing session. There are no mandatory compliance requirements. However:

  • Members are encouraged to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Feedback must be submitted by 2:00 PM on October 11th, 2025 to BSE via the contact numbers or email addresses provided
  • Members should contact their Relationship Manager, BSE Helpdesk (022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500; bsehelp@bseindia.com), or BSE Tech Support (022-22728053; bse.tech@bseindia.com) for any queries or clarifications

Important Dates

  • October 11th, 2025: Mock trading session date
    • 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM: Log-in session
    • 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Continuous trading session
    • 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM: Trade modification session
    • By 2:00 PM: Deadline for submitting feedback

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a mock trading session with no real market impact.

Operational Impact: Low. The session provides an optional opportunity for trading members to test their systems and ensure readiness for live trading scenarios. Members using third-party platforms or custom-developed systems can validate their integration with BSE’s trading infrastructure and test their preparedness for handling exceptional market conditions. The exercise helps improve system robustness and member familiarity with trading functionalities, but participation is voluntary and creates no binding obligations.

Impact Justification

Mock trading session is for testing and familiarization purposes only, creates no actual trading obligations or liabilities, and is optional for market participants