Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, November 08, 2025, for testing trading applications and familiarization with various functionalities including exceptional market conditions.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, November 08, 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 cover various functionalities including exceptional market conditions such as risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios. There will be no new BOLT TWS Release for this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Equity Derivatives segment only
  • Session date: Saturday, November 08, 2025
  • No new BOLT TWS Release
  • Opportunity to test third-party platforms, empaneled vendor systems, and in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Testing will include exceptional market conditions (risk-reduction mode, trading halt, etc.)
  • Trades from mock session will not create any obligations or liabilities
  • No margin, pay-in, or pay-out obligations will arise
  • Feedback requested from all participants by 5:00 PM on the session 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 5:00 PM on November 08, 2025
  • Feedback should be submitted via the contact numbers/email addresses provided

Important Dates

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

  • Login: 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
  • Continuous Trading: 12:15 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Trade Modification: 04:00 PM to 04:15 PM
  • Feedback Deadline: 5:00 PM

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None - This is a testing session only with no real trading obligations.

Operational Impact: Low - Optional participation for trading members to test and familiarize themselves with their trading systems and various market condition scenarios.

Member Impact: The session provides a risk-free environment for members to:

  • Test trading application functionality
  • Familiarize themselves with exceptional market conditions
  • Validate third-party and in-house trading systems
  • Practice response to risk-reduction modes and trading halts

Contact Information for Support:

Impact Justification

This is a routine mock trading session for testing purposes only with no actual trading obligations or market impact. No new system release involved.