Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 to allow trading members to test their trading applications and familiarize themselves with various market functionalities.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, November 22nd, 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 mock session will simulate various market functionalities including exceptional market conditions, risk-reduction mode, and trading halts. No actual trades, margin obligations, or settlement obligations will result from this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 for EGR segment
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented
  • Trading session runs from 11:15 AM (login) to 4:20 PM (post-closing)
  • Includes all standard trading phases: pre-open, continuous trading, block deals, and closing sessions
  • No margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or creation of rights and liabilities
  • Feedback requested from all participants by 5:00 PM on the same day
  • Support available through BSE Helpdesk (022-45720400/600, 022-69158500) and Tech Support (022-22728053)

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes are introduced in this circular. This is a routine mock trading session announcement.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members using third-party platforms or in-house systems should utilize this opportunity for testing
  • Feedback submission requested by 5:00 PM on November 22nd, 2025 via contact numbers or email (bse.tech@bseindia.com, bsehelp@bseindia.com)
  • Members should contact their Relationship Manager or BSE support teams for any clarifications

Important Dates

November 22nd, 2025 - Mock Trading Schedule:

  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Log-in period
  • 12:00 PM - 12:08 PM: Pre-Open Order Entry period
  • 12:08 PM - 12:15 PM: Matching period
  • 12:15 PM - 4:00 PM: Continuous Trading
  • 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Block Deal Window
  • 4:00 PM - 4:10 PM: Closing
  • 4:10 PM - 4:20 PM: Post-closing
  • By 5:00 PM: Feedback submission deadline

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low - Provides testing opportunity for trading members to validate their systems and familiarize with platform functionalities. Particularly useful for members to test exceptional market condition scenarios like risk-reduction mode and trading halts in a controlled environment without financial consequences.

Member Benefits: Trading members can use this session to ensure their trading applications are functioning correctly and prepare for actual market conditions, especially those related to the Electronic Gold Receipts segment.

Impact Justification

Mock trading session for testing purposes only with no financial obligations or impact on actual trading operations