Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on November 29, 2025 for testing and familiarization purposes without any margin or settlement obligations.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on November 29th, 2025. This session is designed for trading members using third-party platforms, empaneled vendors, or in-house systems via ETI APIs to test their trading applications. The mock session will simulate various functionalities including exceptional market conditions, risk-reduction mode, and trading halts. No actual trading obligations or settlements will result from this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on November 29, 2025
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented
  • Trading members can test third-party platforms and in-house systems through ETI APIs
  • Session will simulate exceptional market conditions including risk-reduction mode and trading halts
  • All trades are for testing only - no margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out requirements, or legal rights/liabilities
  • Feedback must be submitted by 3:00 PM on the same day
  • Active participation from all members is requested

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members must provide feedback by 3:00 PM on November 29, 2025
  • Contact BSE Helpdesk (022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500; bsehelp@bseindia.com) or BSE Tech Support (022-22728053; bse.tech@bseindia.com) for queries
  • Members can also reach out to their respective Relationship Manager for clarifications

Important Dates

November 29, 2025 - Mock Trading Session Schedule:

  • Log-in: 09:15 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Pre-Open Order Entry Period: 10:00 AM to 10:08 AM
  • Matching Period: 10:08 AM to 10:15 AM
  • Continuous Trading: 10:15 AM to 01:00 PM
  • Block Deal Window: 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM
  • Closing: 01:00 PM to 01:10 PM
  • Post-Closing: 01:10 PM to 01:20 PM
  • Feedback Deadline: 3:00 PM

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low. This is a voluntary testing session for trading members to familiarize themselves with the EGR segment and test their trading platforms. The session provides an opportunity to test system readiness and application functionality in simulated exceptional market conditions without any financial or legal consequences. Members can use this session to ensure their systems are properly configured and functioning before actual trading.

Impact Justification

This is a routine mock trading session for testing purposes only with no real trading obligations or market impact. No actual settlements or margin requirements will be created.