Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, November 08, 2025 for testing and familiarization purposes.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, November 08, 2025. This session is designed for trading members using third-party platforms or in-house systems through ETI APIs to test their trading applications and various functionalities including exceptional market conditions. There will be no new BOLT TWS Release.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, November 08, 2025
  • Available for Currency Derivatives and Cross Currency Derivatives segments
  • No new BOLT TWS Release planned
  • Trades from mock session will not create any obligations or liabilities
  • Feedback to be submitted by 5:00 PM on the same day
  • Session designed for testing third-party platforms and in-house systems via ETI APIs

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 by 5:00 PM on November 08, 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

  • November 08, 2025: Mock trading session date
    • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Log-in window
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Continuous trading for Currency Derivatives
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Continuous trading for Cross Currency Derivatives
    • 4:10 PM: Trade modification for Currency
    • 4:10 PM: Trade modification for Cross Currency
    • 5:00 PM: Feedback submission deadline

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low. Trading members can test their systems in a simulated environment. The mock trades will not attract any margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, and will not create any rights or liabilities. This provides an opportunity for members to validate their trading infrastructure without financial risk.

Impact Justification

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