Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Commodity 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 Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025. This session is designed for trading members to test their trading applications, including third-party platforms and in-house systems using ETI APIs. The mock trading will cover various functionalities including exceptional market conditions, risk-reduction mode, and trading halts. No actual trading obligations will be created.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented
  • Trading members can test third-party platforms and in-house systems through ETI APIs
  • Session will include testing of exceptional market conditions, risk-reduction mode, and trading halts
  • Trades from mock session will not create any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, rights, or liabilities
  • Members required to provide feedback by 6:00 PM on the same day
  • BSE Helpdesk and Tech Support available for queries

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced in this circular.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are requested to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Members must provide feedback for the mock trading session by 6:00 PM on October 25th, 2025
  • Contact BSE Tech Support (022-22728053, bse.tech@bseindia.com) or Help Desk (022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500, bsehelp@bseindia.com) for any queries

Important Dates

October 25th, 2025 (Saturday)

  • Log-in: 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
  • Continuous Trading: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Trade Modification: 5:00 PM to 5:10 PM
  • Feedback deadline: 6:00 PM

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low - Optional testing opportunity for trading members to familiarize themselves with systems and test various functionalities including exceptional market conditions. Members using third-party platforms or in-house developed systems can validate their applications before actual trading scenarios.

Trading Members: Beneficial opportunity to test and validate trading systems, risk management protocols, and exceptional market condition handling without any financial obligations or liabilities.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no real trading obligations or impact on actual market operations