Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 07, 2026 for testing and familiarization purposes.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 07, 2026. This session is intended for testing and familiarization purposes, allowing trading members to test their trading applications and platforms. Members can participate in either the mock trading session or UAT environment to fulfill regulatory requirements under SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020. No real trades, margins, or settlement obligations will arise from this mock session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, February 07, 2026
  • Login timing: 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Continuous trading: 11:00 AM to 03:30 PM
  • No new BOLT TWS release for this session
  • Members can use this to test third-party platforms or in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs
  • Testing can include exceptional market conditions like risk-reduction mode and trading halt
  • Mock trades will not create any rights, liabilities, margin obligations, or settlement obligations
  • Feedback to be submitted by 4:30 PM on the same day
  • Members should refer to Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 dated December 1, 2020 regarding testing requirements

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This circular facilitates compliance with existing SEBI requirements under circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020 regarding testing of trading and risk management software.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members using third-party platforms or in-house systems should utilize this opportunity for comprehensive testing
  • Members must provide feedback by 4:30 PM on February 07, 2026
  • Members can choose between mock trading session or UAT environment to meet regulatory testing requirements
  • Testing should cover various functionalities including exceptional market conditions

Important Dates

  • February 07, 2026: Mock trading session date
    • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Login window
    • 11:00 AM - 03:30 PM: Continuous trading session
    • By 4:30 PM: Feedback submission deadline

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low. Optional participation for testing and familiarization purposes. Members can test their trading systems, platforms, and applications in a simulated environment without financial risk. This provides an opportunity to validate system readiness and compliance with regulatory testing requirements.

Member Impact: Beneficial for members to ensure their trading infrastructure is functioning properly and to test various market scenarios including exceptional conditions.

Impact Justification

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