Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, November 08, 2025, for trading members to test their systems and familiarize with various market functionalities.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, November 08, 2025. This session is designed for trading members using third-party trading platforms from empaneled vendors or in-house developed systems through ETI APIs to test their trading applications. The mock session will simulate various market functionalities including exceptional market conditions such as risk-reduction mode and trading halt. There will be no new BOLT TWS Release for this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on Saturday, November 08, 2025
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented
  • Trading members can test third-party platforms or in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Session will simulate exceptional market conditions including risk-reduction mode and trading halt
  • All trades executed during mock trading will not attract any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or create rights/liabilities
  • Feedback must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the same day
  • Active participation from all members is requested

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine system testing and familiarization exercise.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members must submit 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 or clarifications

Important Dates

Saturday, November 08, 2025 - Mock Trading Session Schedule:

  • Log-in: 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Pre-Open Order Entry Period: 12:00 PM to 12:08 PM
  • Matching Period: 12:08 PM to 12:15 PM
  • Continuous Trading: 12:15 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Block Deal Window: 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM
  • Closing: 4:00 PM to 4:10 PM
  • Post-Closing: 4:10 PM to 4:20 PM
  • Feedback Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Minimal. This provides an opportunity for trading members to test and familiarize themselves with their trading systems and various market scenarios in a risk-free environment. No settlement obligations or margin requirements will be generated from the mock trades. The session serves as a platform for quality assurance and system readiness verification for members using both third-party and in-house trading platforms.

Impact Justification

This is a routine mock trading session for system testing purposes with no real market impact, margin obligations, or settlement implications. No trades executed during the session create any rights or liabilities.