Description

BSE announces mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment on December 20, 2025, with DR site connectivity details and technical connection parameters for trading members.

Summary

BSE has announced a mock trading session for the Currency Derivatives (CDX) segment scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025. This mock trading will test the Disaster Recovery (DR) site connectivity of the BOLT Plus trading system. Trading members can connect using BOLT TWS, third-party trading applications, or in-house developed systems through ETI APIs. The circular provides detailed technical connection parameters and access details for various Exchange web-based systems.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Currency Derivatives segment on December 20, 2025 (Saturday)
  • Testing will be conducted on the DR site of BOLT Plus trading system
  • Trading members can connect via BOLT TWS or third-party applications through ETI APIs
  • DR site ETI API connection parameters provided: Primary DR (IP: 10.255.241.26, Port: 13910) and Secondary DR (IP: 10.255.241.27, Port: 13910)
  • BOLT TWS users need to change technical connection parameters in configuration settings at login
  • Access details provided for Exchange web-based systems including RTRMS, CLASS collateral, Extranet, EBOSS, LEIPS, and iBBS
  • BOLTPLUS Connectivity Manual Version 1.16 dated October 6, 2025 included as reference

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This is a routine disaster recovery testing exercise.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members participating in the mock session must configure their systems with the DR site connection parameters
  • BOLT TWS users must modify configuration settings using the scrip profile icon or “Shift+F12” shortcut keys
  • Third-party trading application users must update technical connection parameters to DR site IPs and ports
  • Members should use existing user IDs and passwords for web-based system access through provided DR URLs

Important Dates

  • December 20, 2025 (Saturday): Mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a mock trading session conducted on a non-trading day (Saturday) for disaster recovery testing purposes.

Operational Impact: Minimal. Trading members who wish to participate in the mock session need to temporarily reconfigure their connection parameters to point to the DR site. This is a voluntary testing exercise to ensure business continuity preparedness.

Technical Impact: Low. The exercise allows trading members to validate their ability to connect to and operate through the DR infrastructure, ensuring readiness in case of actual disaster recovery scenarios. No changes to production trading systems are required.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for disaster recovery testing with no impact on regular market operations or trading