Description

BSE announces mock trading session from Disaster Recovery site on November 01, 2025 for Equity segment to test DR infrastructure and connectivity.

Summary

BSE will conduct a mock trading session from its Disaster Recovery (DR) site on Saturday, November 01, 2025 for the Equity segment. Trading members will need to connect to the DR infrastructure using modified technical connection parameters for BOLT Plus trading system, either through BOLT TWS or third-party trading applications. The exercise tests business continuity infrastructure and ensures member readiness for disaster scenarios.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, November 01, 2025 from DR site
  • Applies to Equity segment only
  • Trading members must use DR-specific connection parameters
  • Two connection methods available: BOLT TWS and ETI APIs (third-party/in-house systems)
  • DR primary IP: 10.255.241.10, Port: 18909
  • DR secondary IP: 10.255.241.11, Port: 18909
  • Web-based systems (RTRMS, CLASS, Extranet, EBOSS, LEIPS) accessible via alternate URLs
  • Configuration changes required in BOLT TWS using Shift+F12 or scrip profile icon

Technical Connection Parameters

BOLT TWS Users

  • Change connection parameters in configuration settings window at login
  • Access via scrip profile icon or Shift+F12 shortcut keys

ETI API Users (Third-party/In-house Systems)

  • Primary DR: IP 10.255.241.10, Port 18909
  • Secondary DR: IP 10.255.241.11, Port 18909

Web-Based Systems DR Access

Online Trade File (OTD) Settings

  • Remote Server IP: 10.1.101.201
  • Remote Server Port: 9001
  • Special Request Port: 9000
  • Connection IP: 10.1.101.203, Port: 9011

Compliance Requirements

  • All trading members must participate in the DR mock trading session
  • Members must ensure their systems can connect using DR parameters
  • Technical teams should update configuration settings in trading applications
  • Test connectivity for both BOLT TWS and any third-party trading systems used
  • Verify access to all web-based systems through DR URLs
  • Update setting.ini files for Online Trade File application with DR parameters

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, November 01, 2025
  • Circular Issue Date: October 30, 2025

Impact Assessment

Operational Impact

  • Medium impact on trading members requiring pre-session technical preparation
  • No impact on live trading as session scheduled on Saturday (non-trading day)
  • Ensures business continuity readiness across all equity trading members
  • Tests failover capabilities and alternate connectivity infrastructure

Member Preparation Required

  • Technical staff must be available on Saturday for mock session
  • Configuration changes needed in trading systems
  • Testing of backup connectivity parameters
  • Validation of web-based system access through DR infrastructure

Business Continuity Benefits

  • Validates DR infrastructure functionality
  • Ensures member preparedness for actual disaster scenarios
  • Tests end-to-end connectivity and trading capabilities from backup site
  • Identifies potential issues in controlled environment before actual emergency

Impact Justification

Regular DR mock trading exercise affecting all trading members but with medium impact as it's a scheduled test session on Saturday with no real trading impact