Description

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

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, February 07, 2026. This session is designed for testing and familiarization purposes, allowing trading members to test their trading platforms and systems. Members can choose to 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 trades from this session will create any actual obligations.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on Saturday, February 07, 2026
  • Members can use this opportunity to test trading applications, including exceptional market conditions like risk-reduction mode and trading halt
  • Trading members using third-party platforms or in-house systems through IML/ETI APIs can test their systems
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be implemented
  • Mock trades will not attract any margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or create any rights and liabilities
  • Members must provide feedback by 4:30 PM on the same day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine testing session in accordance with existing SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020 and Exchange Notice No 20201201-22 dated December 1, 2020 regarding testing of software used in trading and risk management.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members may choose to participate in either mock trading session or UAT environment to fulfill regulatory requirements
  • Active participation is requested from all members
  • Feedback must be submitted by 4:30 PM on February 07, 2026
  • Members should contact their Relationship Manager, 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 (Saturday) - Mock Trading Session Timings:

  • Log-in: 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Pre-Open Order Entry: 11:00 AM to 11:08 AM
  • Matching Period: 11:08 AM to 11:15 AM
  • Continuous Trading: 11:15 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Block Deal Window: 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM
  • Closing: 3:30 PM to 3:40 PM
  • Post-Closing: 3:40 PM to 3:50 PM
  • Feedback Deadline: 4:30 PM

Impact Assessment

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

Operational Impact: Low - Optional testing session for members to validate their trading systems and familiarize themselves with platform functionalities. Members can test various scenarios including exceptional market conditions. No real obligations are created from this session, making it purely for testing and preparedness purposes.

Member Impact: Beneficial for members who wish to test their trading infrastructure, particularly those using third-party platforms or in-house developed systems.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes with no actual obligations or impact on live trading