Description

BSE announces mock trading session for Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 07, 2026 for testing and familiarization purposes.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Currency 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 systems. Members can participate either in 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 new BOLT TWS release is scheduled.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Currency Derivatives segment on February 07, 2026
  • Members can choose between mock trading or UAT environment for regulatory compliance
  • Third party trading platform users and in-house system developers can test their applications
  • No new BOLT TWS release associated with this session
  • Trades from mock session will not create any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations or rights/liabilities
  • Feedback requested from all members by 4:30 PM on the mock trading day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine testing session to comply with existing SEBI circular no. 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 requested to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Members using third party platforms or in-house systems should use this opportunity to test various functionalities including exceptional market conditions
  • Members should refer to Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 dated December 1, 2020 regarding testing requirements
  • Feedback must be provided by 4:30 PM on the mock trading day

Important Dates

  • February 07, 2026 (Saturday): Mock Trading Session
    • 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Log-in
    • 11:00 AM - 03:30 PM: Continuous Trading for Currency Derivatives
    • 11:00 AM - 03:30 PM: Continuous Trading for Cross Currency Derivatives
    • 03:40 PM: Trade Modification (Currency)
    • 03:40 PM: Trade Modification (Cross Currency)
    • By 4:30 PM: Feedback submission deadline

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low. Trading members have the option to participate for testing their systems and meeting regulatory requirements. The session provides an opportunity to test trading applications in a controlled environment without creating actual trading obligations.

Member Action Required: Optional participation. Members may contact BSE Tech Support (022-22728053, bse.tech@bseindia.com) or Help Desk (022-45720400/600, 022-69158500, bsehelp@bseindia.com) for queries or clarifications.

Impact Justification

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