Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 for members to test their trading applications and familiarization with system functionalities.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, October 25th, 2025. This session is designed for trading members using third-party trading platforms, empaneled vendor systems, or in-house developed systems through ETI APIs to test their trading applications. The session will allow testing of various functionalities including exceptional market conditions such as risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios. No new BOLT TWS Release is planned.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, October 25th, 2025
  • Available for Equity Derivatives segment only
  • Open to members using third-party platforms, empaneled vendors, or in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Testing opportunity for various functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt
  • No new BOLT TWS Release
  • Trades from mock session will not create any margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, rights, or liabilities
  • Feedback required from all participants by 6:00 PM on the same day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes announced 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
  • Feedback should be submitted via provided contact numbers or email addresses
  • 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
    • 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM: Log-in
    • 02:15 PM - 05:00 PM: Continuous Trading
    • 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM: Trade Modification
  • October 25th, 2025, 6:00 PM: Deadline for submitting feedback

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a mock trading session with no real market impact. All trades are for testing purposes only and will not result in any actual obligations or settlements.

Operational Impact: Low. This is a voluntary testing opportunity for trading members to familiarize themselves with system functionalities and test their trading applications under various market scenarios. Members can use this session to ensure their systems are functioning properly, particularly for exceptional market conditions like risk-reduction mode and trading halts. The session is purely for testing and familiarization purposes.

Impact Justification

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