Description

BSE announces mock trading session for equity derivatives segment on Saturday, November 29, 2025 to test trading systems and operations.

Summary

BSE will conduct a mock trading session for the equity derivatives segment on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The session is designed to test trading systems and familiarize participants with the derivatives trading platform. Select futures contracts including SENSEX, BANKEX index futures and stock futures of major banking and telecom stocks will be available for mock trading.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • Limited to equity derivatives segment only
  • Includes both index futures and stock futures contracts
  • SENSEX and BANKEX index futures with December 24, 2025 expiry
  • Stock futures include: KOTAKBANK, AXISBANK, BHARTIARTL, HDFCBANK, ICICIBANK
  • All contracts have current month expiry of December 24, 2025
  • Specific contract token numbers provided for each instrument

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine mock trading exercise.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members may participate in the mock trading session
  • Participants should use the session to test their systems and connectivity
  • No real trades will be executed; all transactions are simulated
  • Members should verify proper functioning of their trading terminals

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • Contract Expiry Date: December 24, 2025 (for all instruments)

Impact Assessment

Minimal impact on market participants. This is a voluntary mock trading session conducted on a non-trading day (Saturday) to ensure system readiness and provide members with testing opportunities. No financial impact as all trades are simulated. Participation is optional and aimed at improving operational preparedness of trading members.

Instruments Covered

Index Futures

  • SENSEX (Token: 1102290)
  • BANKEX (Token: 1104160)

Stock Futures

  • KOTAKBANK (Token: 1111953)
  • AXISBANK (Token: 1115301)
  • BHARTIARTL (Token: 1115246)
  • HDFCBANK (Token: 1103080)
  • ICICIBANK (Token: 1103455)

Impact Justification

Mock trading session for testing purposes only, no impact on actual trading or market participants. Limited to select contracts for system verification.