Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment on November 29, 2025 to allow trading members to test their systems and familiarization with trading platforms.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, November 29th, 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 and familiarize themselves with various functionalities including exceptional market conditions. There will be no new BOLT TWS Release.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for November 29, 2025 for Currency Derivatives segment
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented
  • Trading members can test third-party or in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Mock trades will not create any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, rights or liabilities
  • Members must provide feedback by 3:00 PM on the session day
  • Active participation from all members is requested

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 submit feedback for the mock trading session 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 or clarifications

Important Dates

  • November 29, 2025: Mock trading session
    • 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Log-in
    • 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM: Continuous Trading for Currency Derivatives
    • 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM: Continuous Trading for Cross Currency Derivatives
    • 01:10 PM: Trade Modification (Currency)
    • 01:10 PM: Trade Modification (Cross Currency)
  • November 29, 2025 by 3:00 PM: Deadline for submitting feedback

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a mock trading session with no real market impact. All trades executed during the session are for testing purposes only and will not result in any actual obligations.

Operational Impact: Low. Trading members have the opportunity to test and validate their trading systems, platforms, and connectivity in a simulated environment. This helps ensure system readiness and identify potential issues before actual trading. Members using third-party platforms or in-house systems through ETI APIs can test various functionalities including exceptional market conditions.

Target Participants: Trading members using third-party trading platforms from empaneled vendors or those with in-house developed systems using ETI APIs for Currency Derivatives trading.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing purposes with no real trading obligations or market impact. No new system release involved.