Description

BSE announces mock trading session for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on January 10, 2026 to test trading systems and new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, January 10th, 2026. The session is designed for trading members to test their trading applications, including third-party platforms and in-house systems via ETI APIs. A new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 will be released, with details to follow in a separate circular. All trades during the mock session will not create any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, rights, or liabilities.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, January 10th, 2026 for EGR segment
  • New BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 will be released
  • Trading members can test various functionalities including risk-reduction mode, trading halt, and exceptional market conditions
  • Trades executed during mock trading will not attract any obligations or create rights/liabilities
  • Members must submit feedback by 3:00 PM on the same day
  • Session covers all trading phases from login to post-closing

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine system testing and familiarization exercise.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are requested to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Members must provide feedback by 3:00 PM on January 10th, 2026
  • Contact BSE Helpdesk (022-45720400/600, 022-69158500, bsehelp@bseindia.com) or BSE Tech Support (022-22728053, bse.tech@bseindia.com) for queries
  • Third-party vendors and in-house system developers should utilize this opportunity to test their trading applications

Important Dates

  • January 10, 2026: Mock Trading Session
    • Login: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Pre-Open Order Entry: 11:00 AM - 11:08 AM
    • Matching Period: 11:08 AM - 11:15 AM
    • Continuous Trading: 11:15 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Block Deal Window: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
    • Closing: 2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
    • Post-Closing: 2:10 PM - 2:20 PM
  • Feedback Deadline: 3:00 PM on January 10, 2026

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None. This is a mock trading session with no real market transactions.

Operational Impact: Low. Provides testing opportunity for trading members to familiarize themselves with the new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 and verify their trading systems’ functionality. Members using third-party platforms or in-house systems can test various exceptional market scenarios including risk-reduction mode and trading halts. Participation is voluntary but encouraged for ensuring system readiness.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no real trading obligations or market impact