Description
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. Trading members can use this session to test their trading applications and fulfill regulatory requirements per SEBI circular dated November 24, 2020.
Summary
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. The session allows trading members to test their systems, fulfill regulatory testing requirements under SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020, and validate various trading functionalities including exceptional market conditions. There will be no new BOLT TWS release associated with this session.
Key Points
- Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, March 07, 2026 for the Equity segment
- Members may participate in Mock Trading or UAT environment to fulfill regulatory requirements per SEBI circular dated November 24, 2020
- Third-party trading platform users can test functionalities including call auction sessions, risk-reduction mode, trading halt, and block deals
- No new BOLT TWS Release will be issued for this session
- Feedback to be submitted by 4:30 PM on the session day
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. The session is held in compliance with SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020, and Exchange Notice No. 20201201-22 dated December 1, 2020, regarding testing of software used in or related to Trading and Risk Management.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must participate in either the Mock Trading Session or UAT environment to fulfill their regulatory testing obligations
- Members using third-party trading platforms should use this session to test their applications
- All members are requested to submit feedback by 4:30 PM on March 07, 2026
- Contact BSE Tech Support (022-22728053 / bse.tech@bseindia.com) or BSE Help Desk (022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 / bsehelp@bseindia.com) for queries
Important Dates
- Mock Trading Date: Saturday, March 07, 2026
- Feedback Deadline: 4:30 PM on March 07, 2026
Mock Trading Session Schedule
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Log-in | 10:15 AM | 10:45 AM |
| Morning Block Deal Window | 10:45 AM | 11:00 AM |
| Pre-Open – Order Entry | 11:00 AM | 11:08 AM |
| Pre-Open – Matching | 11:08 AM | 11:15 AM |
| Continuous Trading T+1 | 11:15 AM | 03:30 PM |
| Continuous Trading T+0 | 11:15 AM | 01:30 PM |
| Special Pre-Open (IPO/Re-listed) – Order Entry | 11:00 AM | 11:45 AM |
| Special Pre-Open (IPO/Re-listed) – Matching | 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Continuous Trading for SPOS Scrips | 12:00 PM | 03:30 PM |
| Periodic Call Auction (4 sessions of 1 hour) | 11:30 AM | 03:30 PM |
| Auction Offer Entry and Matching | 12:00 PM | 12:45 PM |
| Afternoon Block Deal Window | 01:30 PM | 01:45 PM |
| Closing | 03:30 PM | 03:40 PM |
| Post-Closing | 03:40 PM | 03:50 PM |
| Trade Modification T+1 | – | 04:00 PM |
| Trade Modification T+0 | 01:45 PM | – |
^ Random stoppage of order entry in last 1 minute for Pre-Open & Periodic Call Auction ^ Random stoppage of order entry in last 10 minutes for Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed scrips
Impact Assessment
This is a routine operational mock trading session with no direct market or investor impact. Trading members and technology vendors should plan participation to meet SEBI’s regulatory testing requirements. The session provides an opportunity to validate system readiness for various market conditions including call auctions, block deals, and trading halts. Normal market operations are unaffected.
Impact Justification
Routine mock trading session for system testing purposes; no regulatory changes or market-wide impact. Participation is optional and intended for member firms to test trading infrastructure.