Description

BSE announces mock trading session for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on November 29, 2025 to enable trading members to test their systems and familiarize themselves with platform functionalities.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, November 29, 2025. This session is designed to allow 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 functionalities including exceptional market conditions, risk-reduction mode, and trading halts. All trades executed during this session are for testing purposes only and will not create any actual margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out requirements, or legal rights and liabilities.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for November 29, 2025 for Electronic Gold Receipts segment
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be deployed
  • Session designed for testing third-party platforms, vendor systems, and in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Tests will cover various functionalities including risk-reduction mode, trading halt, and exceptional market conditions
  • All mock trades will not attract any real obligations or create legal rights/liabilities
  • Members must provide feedback by 3:00 PM on the mock trading day
  • Active participation from all members is requested

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced by this circular.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members must submit feedback for the mock trading session by 3:00 PM on November 29, 2025
  • Feedback should be provided via contact numbers or email IDs specified in the circular
  • Members should contact BSE Helpdesk (022-45720400/600, 022-69158500, bsehelp@bseindia.com) or BSE Tech Support (022-22728053, bse.tech@bseindia.com) for queries

Important Dates

November 29, 2025 - Mock Trading Session Schedule:

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

Feedback Deadline: 3:00 PM on November 29, 2025

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None - This is a mock trading session with no impact on actual market operations.

Operational Impact: Low - The session provides an opportunity for trading members to test and validate their trading systems, platforms, and applications in a simulated environment. This helps ensure system readiness and identify potential issues before live trading.

Member Impact: Optional participation for testing and familiarization purposes. Members using third-party platforms or in-house systems can use this session to verify functionality and prepare for various market scenarios including exceptional conditions.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes only, with no actual obligations or impact on live trading