Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, with new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 release for testing trading applications and system functionalities.

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 from empaneled vendors and in-house developed systems using ETI APIs. A new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 will be released, with details to be published separately. The mock session will cover various functionalities including risk-reduction mode, trading halt, and exceptional market conditions. All trades executed during this session will not create any rights, liabilities, margin obligations, or settlement requirements.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on Saturday, January 10th, 2026
  • New BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50 to be released (details in separate circular)
  • Trading members can test third-party platforms, empaneled vendor systems, or in-house ETI API-based applications
  • Testing will include various functionalities: risk-reduction mode, trading halt, and exceptional market conditions
  • Mock trades will not attract any margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out requirements, or create rights and liabilities
  • Members requested to provide feedback by 3:00 PM on the same day
  • Active participation from all members is encouraged

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine operational activity for system testing and familiarization purposes.

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 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 or clarifications
  • Members should coordinate with their respective Relationship Manager for any assistance

Important Dates

January 10th, 2026 - Mock Trading Session Schedule:

  • Log-in: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Pre-Open Order Entry Period: 11:00 AM - 11:08 AM
  • Matching Period: 11:08 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Continuous Trading: 11:15 AM - 02:00 PM
  • Block Deal Window: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
  • Closing: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
  • Post-Closing: 02:10 PM - 02:20 PM
  • Feedback Submission Deadline: 3:00 PM

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low. Provides an opportunity for trading members to:

  • Test and familiarize themselves with the new BOLT Pro TWS version 12.50
  • Validate their trading applications and systems
  • Test third-party platforms and in-house developed ETI API systems
  • Practice handling exceptional market conditions, risk-reduction mode, and trading halts
  • Ensure readiness of trading infrastructure

Member Impact: Voluntary participation with no financial obligations or settlement requirements. Members can use this session for system testing and training purposes without any risk exposure.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes only with no real trading obligations, margin requirements, or settlement implications. Standard operational activity for system familiarization.