Description
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, allowing trading members to test their systems and applications.
Summary
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. The session is intended for trading members using third-party trading platforms from empaneled vendors or in-house developed systems through ETI APIs to test their trading applications, including exceptional market conditions such as risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios. No new BOLT TWS Release will be issued for this session.
Key Points
- Mock trading session scheduled for EGR segment on Saturday, February 21st, 2026
- Open to members using third-party empaneled vendor platforms and in-house systems via ETI APIs
- No new BOLT TWS Release for this session
- Trades from mock trading carry no margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or legal rights and liabilities
- Members are requested to provide feedback by 3:00 pm on the day of mock trading
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a routine operational notice for system testing purposes.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
- Members should submit feedback on the mock trading session by 3:00 pm via the contact details provided
- For queries, members may contact their Relationship Manager, BSE Helpdesk, or BSE Tech Support
Important Dates
- Mock Trading Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026
- Feedback Deadline: 3:00 pm on February 21st, 2026
Trading Session Schedule
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Log-in | 10:15 am | 11:00 am |
| Pre-Open Order Entry Period | 11:00 am | 11:08 am |
| Matching Period | 11:08 am | 11:15 am |
| Continuous Trading | 11:15 am | 02:00 pm |
| Block Deal Window | 12:00 pm | 12:15 pm |
| Closing | 02:00 pm | 02:10 pm |
| Post-Closing | 02:10 pm | 02:20 pm |
Contact Information
- BSE Tech Support (TWS users): 022-22728053 | bse.tech@bseindia.com
- BSE Help Desk: 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 | bsehelp@bseindia.com
Impact Assessment
Minimal market impact. This is a purely operational, voluntary testing exercise for EGR segment participants. No actual trades, financial obligations, or legal liabilities are created. The session provides an opportunity for members to validate their trading systems, particularly for edge-case scenarios like risk-reduction mode and trading halts, improving overall market infrastructure readiness.
Impact Justification
Routine mock trading session for system testing purposes only; no real trades, margins, or obligations are created. Affects only EGR segment participants testing their platforms.