Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21, 2026, to allow trading members to test their applications and familiarize themselves with trading functionalities.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The session is intended for trading members using third-party trading platforms from empaneled vendors or in-house systems via ETI APIs to test their trading applications, including exceptional market condition scenarios such as risk-reduction mode and trading halt. No new BOLT TWS release will accompany this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21, 2026
  • Open to trading members using third-party empaneled vendor platforms or in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • Covers testing of functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be issued
  • Trades from mock session carry no margin, pay-in, or pay-out obligations and create no rights or liabilities
  • Members are requested to actively participate and submit feedback by 3:00 PM

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is a routine operational notice for a scheduled mock trading session.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged (not mandated) to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Feedback must be submitted by 3:00 PM on the day of the session via the contact numbers or email IDs provided
  • For queries, members should contact their Relationship Manager, BSE Helpdesk, or BSE Tech Support

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
  • Log-in Session: 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 21, 2026

Impact Assessment

Minimal market impact. This is a test session with no financial obligations or legal consequences for participants. It is a standard operational exercise to ensure trading systems are functioning correctly ahead of live trading. Members using ETI APIs or third-party platforms benefit from the opportunity to validate system readiness. Contact details: BSE Tech Support at 022-22728053 / bse.tech@bseindia.com; BSE Helpdesk at 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 / bsehelp@bseindia.com.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing purposes only; no margin or pay-in/pay-out obligations, no rights or liabilities created, and no new BOLT TWS release involved.