Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Currency Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21, 2026, to allow trading members to test their trading applications via ETI APIs.

Summary

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

Key Points

  • Mock trading is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 for the Currency Derivatives segment
  • Trading members using third-party or in-house platforms via ETI APIs may participate
  • No new BOLT TWS release will be issued for this session
  • Trades executed during mock trading carry no margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or legal rights and 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 mock trading exercise.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members must submit feedback to BSE by 3:00 PM on February 21, 2026
  • Contact channels for queries: BSE Tech Support at 022-22728053 or bse.tech@bseindia.com; BSE Help Desk at 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 or bsehelp@bseindia.com
  • Members may also reach their respective Relationship Manager for clarifications

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

This circular has minimal market impact as the mock trading session is purely for testing and familiarization. No actual financial obligations arise from trades executed during the session. The exercise benefits trading members by allowing them to validate their systems and ETI API integrations ahead of live market operations. Participation is voluntary but strongly encouraged by BSE to ensure system robustness.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing purposes only; no actual trades, margins, or obligations are created. Limited to trading members testing their platforms.