Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. Members can use this session to test trading applications and fulfill regulatory requirements per SEBI circular.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. The session is intended for testing and familiarization of trading systems and fulfilling regulatory requirements as per SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020. Trades executed during mock trading will not create any margin, pay-in, or pay-out obligations.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for EGR segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026
  • Members may participate in Mock Trading Session or UAT environment to fulfill regulatory requirements
  • Trading members using third-party platforms or in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs can test trading applications including exceptional market conditions (risk-reduction mode, trading halt, etc.)
  • There will be no new BOLT TWS Release
  • Trades from mock trading carry no margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or legal rights and liabilities
  • Members must submit feedback by 4:30 pm on the day of mock trading

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This session is conducted in accordance with existing SEBI circular 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 are requested to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members using third-party or in-house trading platforms should use this opportunity to test functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios
  • Feedback must be provided to BSE by 4:30 pm on March 07, 2026 via the contact details provided

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, March 07, 2026
  • Log-in: 10:15 am – 11:00 am
  • Pre-Open Order Entry: 11:00 am – 11:08 am
  • Matching Period: 11:08 am – 11:15 am
  • Continuous Trading: 11:15 am – 3:30 pm
  • Block Deal Window: 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
  • Closing: 3:30 pm – 3:40 pm
  • Post-Closing: 3:40 pm – 3:50 pm
  • Feedback Deadline: 4:30 pm on March 07, 2026

Impact Assessment

Minimal market impact. This is a routine operational exercise with no financial obligations arising from trades. It is relevant only to trading members who wish to test their EGR segment systems or fulfill their software testing regulatory requirements. Contact for queries: BSE Tech Support at 022-22728053 / bse.tech@bseindia.com; BSE Help Desk at 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 / bsehelp@bseindia.com.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for EGR segment; no regulatory changes, no margin or pay-in/pay-out obligations, purely for testing and familiarization purposes.