Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity segment on Saturday, February 07, 2026, allowing members to test trading systems and fulfill regulatory requirements.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity segment on Saturday, February 07, 2026. This session allows trading members to test their trading platforms and risk management systems to fulfill regulatory requirements under SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020. Members can participate either in the mock trading session or UAT environment. There will be no new BOLT TWS release for this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, February 07, 2026
  • Members can choose between mock trading session or UAT environment for regulatory compliance
  • Members using third-party trading platforms can test various functionalities including exceptional market conditions
  • Testing scenarios include call auction sessions, risk-reduction mode, trading halt, block deals
  • No new BOLT TWS release scheduled
  • Feedback required from all members by 4:30 PM on the mock trading day
  • Reference to Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 dated December 1, 2020 regarding testing requirements

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a scheduled testing session to comply with existing SEBI requirements per circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must participate in either mock trading session or UAT environment to fulfill regulatory requirements
  • Members using third-party trading platforms should utilize this opportunity to test their trading applications
  • Members must provide feedback by 4:30 PM on the mock trading day
  • Contact BSE Helpdesk (022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500; bsehelp@bseindia.com) or BSE Tech Support (022-22728053; bse.tech@bseindia.com) for queries

Important Dates

February 07, 2026 - Mock Trading Session Schedule:

  • Log-in: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Morning Block Deal Window: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Pre-Open Order Entry: 11:00 AM - 11:08 AM (random stoppage in last 1 minute)
  • Pre-Open Matching: 11:08 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Continuous Trading T+1: 11:15 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Continuous Trading T+0: 11:15 AM - 01:30 PM
  • Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed scrips Order Entry: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (random stoppage in last 10 minutes)
  • Special Pre-Open Matching: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Continuous Trading for SPOS Scrips: 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM
  • Periodic Call Auction (4 sessions of 1 hour): 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Auction for Settlement Details: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Afternoon Block Deal Window: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
  • Closing: 03:30 PM - 03:40 PM
  • Post-closing: 03:40 PM - 03:50 PM
  • Trade Modification T+1: 04:00 PM
  • Trade Modification T+0: 01:45 PM
  • Feedback deadline: 4:30 PM

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: None - This is a mock trading session with no impact on live trading or actual market operations.

Operational Impact: Low - Trading members need to allocate resources for system testing on Saturday. This is a routine testing exercise that helps ensure system robustness and reliability. Members can choose their preferred testing method (mock trading or UAT), providing flexibility in meeting compliance requirements.

Member Benefits: Members can test various trading functionalities including exceptional market conditions, block deals, different auction types, and risk management features in a controlled environment without live market risks.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing purposes with no impact on live trading or market operations