Description

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

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The session is intended for trading members using third-party empaneled vendor platforms or in-house developed systems via ETI APIs to test their trading applications, including under exceptional market conditions. There will be no new BOLT TWS release.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Currency Derivatives and Cross Currency Derivatives on February 21, 2026 (Saturday)
  • Open to trading members using third-party platforms or in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • No new BOLT TWS release associated with this session
  • Trades carry no margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or any legal rights and liabilities
  • Members are requested to provide feedback by 3:00 PM on the day of the session

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a standard mock/test trading session with no impact on live markets or regulatory requirements.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members must submit feedback by 3:00 PM on February 21, 2026 to the contact numbers or email IDs provided
  • For queries: contact respective Relationship Manager, BSE Helpdesk, or BSE Tech Support

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
  • Log-in Window: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Continuous Trading (Currency Derivatives): 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Continuous Trading (Cross Currency Derivatives): 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Trade Modification (Currency): From 2:10 PM
  • Trade Modification (Cross Currency): From 2:10 PM
  • Feedback Deadline: 3:00 PM on February 21, 2026

Impact Assessment

Minimal market impact. This is a purely operational and technical exercise for system testing and familiarization. No financial obligations arise from mock trades. Participation is voluntary but strongly encouraged to ensure system readiness and to provide BSE with actionable feedback for improving trading infrastructure.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes only; no margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or legal rights/liabilities arise from trades executed during the session.