Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 2:10 PM, for members to test trading applications and familiarize with system functionalities.

Summary

BSE has announced a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Trading members using third-party platforms from empaneled vendors or in-house systems via ETI APIs are encouraged to participate to test their trading applications, including exceptional market condition scenarios such as risk-reduction mode and trading halts. There will be no new BOLT TWS release associated with this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, 2026 for the Commodity Derivatives segment
  • Members using third-party empaneled vendor platforms or in-house ETI API-based systems can participate
  • No new BOLT TWS release will be issued for this session
  • Trades from the mock session carry no margin obligation, pay-in, or pay-out obligations
  • Mock trades will not create any rights or liabilities
  • Members are requested to submit feedback by 3:00 PM on the day of the mock session

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an operational notice for a scheduled mock trading exercise.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are requested to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members must provide feedback on the mock session to BSE by 3:00 PM on February 21st, 2026
  • Contact channels for feedback and queries:

Important Dates

  • February 21st, 2026 (Saturday): Mock trading session day
    • Log-in: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
    • Continuous Trading: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Trade Modification: 2:00 PM – 2:10 PM
  • Feedback deadline: 3:00 PM on February 21st, 2026

Impact Assessment

This circular has minimal market impact as the mock trading session is purely for testing and familiarization purposes. No real financial obligations arise from participation. Trading members on the Commodity Derivatives segment should plan to allocate system resources and personnel on Saturday morning to participate and validate their trading infrastructure, particularly those using ETI API-based or third-party empaneled vendor platforms.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes only; no real trades, margins, or obligations are created. Relevant only to trading members using commodity derivatives platforms.