Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, allowing trading members to test their systems and ETI API integrations.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity 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 use this session to test their trading applications, including functionality under exceptional market conditions such as risk-reduction mode and trading halts. There will be no new BOLT TWS release associated with this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, 2026 for the Equity Derivatives segment
  • Open to trading members using third-party empaneled vendor platforms or in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Covers testing of exceptional market conditions: risk-reduction mode, trading halt, etc.
  • No new BOLT TWS release will accompany this session
  • Trades from mock session carry no margin obligation, pay-in/pay-out obligation, and create no rights or liabilities
  • Members are requested to submit feedback by 3:00 PM on the day of the session

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an operational notice for a scheduled testing session.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are requested to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Feedback must be submitted by 3:00 PM to BSE Tech Support or BSE Helpdesk contacts provided
  • Members may contact their Relationship Manager or BSE support teams for clarifications

Important Dates

  • February 21st, 2026 (Saturday): Mock trading session
    • Log-in: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
    • Pre-Open Session Order Entry: 11:00 AM – 11:07/08 AM
    • Order Matching Period: 11:08 AM – 11:12 AM
    • Buffer Period: 11:12 AM – 11:15 AM
    • Continuous Trading: 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Feedback deadline: 3:00 PM on February 21st, 2026

Impact Assessment

This session has no financial or regulatory impact on market participants. It is purely a technical testing exercise. Trading members who rely on ETI API integrations or third-party platforms should treat this as an opportunity to validate system readiness for live market conditions including edge cases. No positions, margins, or settlement obligations will arise from trades executed during the mock session. Contact details for support: BSE Tech Support — 022-22728053 / bse.tech@bseindia.com; BSE Helpdesk — 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 / bsehelp@bseindia.com.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing purposes only; trades carry no financial obligations, margin requirements, or legal liabilities.