Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 for testing and familiarization purposes.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025. This session is designed for trading members using third-party platforms from empaneled vendors or in-house developed systems through ETI APIs to test their trading applications under various market conditions including risk-reduction mode and trading halts. There will be no new BOLT TWS release associated with this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, October 25th, 2025 for EGR segment
  • Opportunity to test trading applications and exceptional market conditions
  • No new BOLT TWS release planned
  • Trades from mock session will not create any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations or legal rights/liabilities
  • Members requested to provide feedback by 6:00 PM on the same day
  • Log-in starts at 1:15 PM, continuous trading from 2:15 PM to 5:00 PM

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes announced in this circular.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members must provide feedback by 6:00 PM on October 25th, 2025
  • Contact 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
    • 2:00 PM - 2:08 PM: Pre-Open Order Entry period
    • 2:08 PM - 2:15 PM: Matching period
    • 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Continuous Trading
    • 3:05 PM - 3:20 PM: Block Deal Window
    • 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM: Closing
    • 5:10 PM - 5:20 PM: Post-closing
  • 6:00 PM on October 25th, 2025: Deadline for feedback submission

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low. The session provides an opportunity for trading members to test their systems and familiarize themselves with various functionalities including exceptional market conditions. No margin obligations or settlement obligations will arise from this mock session, and no rights or liabilities will be created.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no real market impact, margin obligations, or settlement requirements