Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment on January 10, 2026, with new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 release for testing trading applications.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Currency Derivatives 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 using ETI APIs. A new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 will be released, with details to be published separately. The mock trades will not create any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or rights and liabilities.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, January 10th, 2026
  • New BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 will be released (details in separate circular)
  • Session covers both Currency Derivatives and Cross Currency Derivatives segments
  • Trading members using third-party platforms, empaneled vendors, or in-house systems via ETI APIs can participate
  • Opportunity to test various functionalities including exceptional market conditions
  • Mock trades will not attract any real obligations or liabilities
  • Feedback must be submitted by 3:00 PM on the session day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a scheduled testing session.

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 Tech Support (022-22728053, bse.tech@bseindia.com) for queries

Important Dates

  • January 10, 2026: Mock trading session
    • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Log-in
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Continuous Trading for Currency Derivatives
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Continuous Trading for Cross Currency Derivatives
    • 2:10 PM: Trade Modification (Currency)
    • 2:10 PM: Trade Modification (Cross Currency)
  • 3:00 PM, January 10, 2026: Feedback submission deadline

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low. The session provides testing opportunities for trading members to familiarize themselves with the new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 and validate their trading systems. No actual obligations arise from mock trades, making this purely a testing and preparatory exercise for market participants.

Impact Justification

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