Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment on February 7, 2026 for testing and familiarization purposes.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 07, 2026. 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. There will be no new BOLT TWS release. Trading members using third-party platforms or in-house systems can test their applications during this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Currency Derivatives segment on February 7, 2026
  • No new BOLT TWS release during this session
  • Members can choose between mock trading or UAT environment for regulatory compliance
  • Trading members can test third-party or in-house trading applications
  • All trades are for testing only with no margin, pay-in, or pay-out obligations
  • Feedback must be submitted by 4:30 PM on the mock trading day

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Members should refer to Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 dated December 1, 2020 regarding testing of trading and risk management software
  • Members are requested to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Feedback must be provided 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 7, 2026: Mock trading session
    • Log-in: 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
    • Continuous Trading for Currency Derivatives: 11:00 AM to 03:30 PM
    • Continuous Trading for Cross Currency Derivatives: 11:00 AM to 03:30 PM
    • Trade Modification (Currency): 03:40 PM
    • Trade Modification (Cross Currency): 03:40 PM
    • Feedback submission deadline: 4:30 PM

Impact Assessment

Minimal market impact as this is a mock trading session only. No actual trading obligations, margin requirements, or settlement processes will occur. The session provides an opportunity for members to test their trading systems and familiarize themselves with platform functionality under simulated market conditions, including exceptional scenarios. This is a routine operational activity with no direct impact on live markets or trading operations.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no actual trading obligations or settlements. No new system release involved.