Description
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21, 2026, to allow trading members to test their applications and ETI API integrations.
Summary
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The session is intended for trading members using third-party trading platforms of empanelled vendors or in-house systems via ETI APIs to test their applications, including exceptional market condition scenarios 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 21, 2026 for the Equity Derivatives segment
- Open to trading members using third-party empanelled vendor platforms or in-house systems through ETI APIs
- No new BOLT TWS release for this session
- Trades from mock trading carry no margin obligations and no pay-in/pay-out obligations
- Mock trades do not create any 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/testing circular only.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
- Members must submit feedback on the session by 3:00 PM via the contact details provided:
- BSE Tech Support: 022-22728053; bse.tech@bseindia.com
- Help Desk: 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500; bsehelp@bseindia.com
- Members may contact their Relationship Manager or the above teams for queries
Important Dates
- Mock Trading Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Feedback Deadline: 3:00 PM on February 21, 2026
Trading Session Schedule
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Log-in | 10:15 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Pre-Open Order Entry | 11:00 AM | 11:07/08 AM |
| Order Matching | 11:08 AM | 11:12 AM |
| Buffer Period | 11:12 AM | 11:15 AM |
| Continuous Trading | 11:15 AM | 2:00 PM |
Impact Assessment
Minimal market impact. This is a purely technical testing exercise with no financial obligations or market consequences. Trading members using ETI APIs or third-party platforms should use this opportunity to validate their systems, particularly for exceptional scenarios like risk-reduction mode and trading halts. Participation is voluntary but strongly encouraged by the exchange.
Impact Justification
Routine mock trading session for testing purposes only; no margin obligations or pay-in/pay-out obligations arise; no new BOLT TWS release involved.