Description

BSE announces indicative schedule of mock trading sessions for 2026, consisting of 12 sessions held on Saturdays throughout the year to enable members to test trading systems.

Summary

BSE has published an indicative schedule of mock trading sessions for calendar year 2026. The Exchange will conduct 12 mock trading sessions throughout the year to test its trading system, enabling trading members to chart out their own testing schedules in alignment with these sessions. Detailed instructions for each session will be published through separate notices subsequently.

Key Points

  • 12 mock trading sessions scheduled for 2026
  • All sessions will be held on Saturdays
  • Sessions spread throughout the year from January to December
  • Purpose is to test the Exchange’s trading system
  • Enables members to plan their own testing schedules in advance
  • Detailed instructions for each session to follow via separate notices

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an informational notice providing advance planning information.

Compliance Requirements

No mandatory compliance requirements. Participation in mock trading sessions is optional for testing purposes.

Important Dates

2026 Mock Trading Sessions:

  1. January 3, 2026 (Saturday)
  2. February 7, 2026 (Saturday)
  3. March 7, 2026 (Saturday)
  4. April 11, 2026 (Saturday)
  5. May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
  6. June 6, 2026 (Saturday)
  7. July 4, 2026 (Saturday)
  8. August 1, 2026 (Saturday)
  9. September 5, 2026 (Saturday)
  10. October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
  11. November 14, 2026 (Saturday)
  12. December 5, 2026 (Saturday)

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal. Mock trading sessions are conducted on Saturdays when regular trading is not active.

Operational Impact: Low to medium for trading members who choose to participate. The advance schedule allows members to plan their system testing activities and resource allocation for the year ahead. Members can use these sessions to test their trading systems, connectivity, and disaster recovery procedures in a controlled environment without affecting live trading.

Impact Justification

Informational notice providing advance schedule for optional mock trading sessions; no regulatory changes or compliance requirements; allows members to plan their testing activities