Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for testing and familiarization purposes.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025. This session is designed for trading members using third-party trading platforms or in-house developed systems to test their trading applications and various functionalities, including exceptional market conditions. No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented. The mock trades will not create any margins, pay-in/pay-out obligations, rights, or liabilities.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025
  • Log-in period: 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
  • Continuous trading for Currency Derivatives: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Continuous trading for Cross Currency Derivatives: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Trade modification windows at 5:10 PM for both Currency and Cross Currency segments
  • No new BOLT TWS Release
  • Trading members can test third-party platforms, empaneled vendor systems, or in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Mock trades will not attract any financial obligations or create legal rights/liabilities
  • Feedback requested by 6:00 PM on the same day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine mock trading session for system testing and familiarization.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members using third-party trading platforms or in-house developed systems should utilize this opportunity for testing
  • Feedback must be submitted by 6:00 PM on October 25th, 2025 via provided contact numbers or email addresses
  • 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 queries

Important Dates

  • October 25th, 2025: Mock trading session date
    • 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Log-in period
    • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Continuous trading (Currency and Cross Currency Derivatives)
    • 5:10 PM: Trade modification windows
    • 6:00 PM: Feedback submission deadline

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a mock trading session with no impact on live markets or actual trading positions.

Operational Impact: Minimal. Members have the opportunity to test their trading systems and identify potential issues in a controlled environment without financial risk.

Member Impact: Low. Participation is voluntary but recommended for members to ensure their systems function correctly. No margin obligations, settlements, or legal liabilities arise from mock trades.

Testing Scope: Members can test various functionalities including exceptional market conditions, which helps improve system readiness and resilience.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes only, with no financial obligations or impact on live markets