Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. Members can use this to test trading applications and fulfill regulatory requirements per SEBI circular.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. The session is intended for members to test their trading systems, fulfill SEBI regulatory testing requirements, and familiarize themselves with the trading platform. Trades resulting from mock trading carry no financial obligations.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, March 07, 2026 for the Commodity Derivatives segment
  • Members may participate in the Mock Trading Session or the UAT environment to meet regulatory testing obligations
  • Trading members using third-party or in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs can test functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios
  • No new BOLT TWS Release will be issued for this session
  • Trades from mock trading create no margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, rights, or liabilities
  • Members are requested to submit feedback by 4:30 PM on the day of the session

Regulatory Changes

No new regulatory changes introduced. The session is conducted in accordance with existing SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020 and BSE Exchange Notice No. 20201201-22 dated December 1, 2020 regarding testing of software used in or related to Trading and Risk Management.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members using third-party empaneled vendor platforms or in-house developed systems must participate in either the Mock Trading Session or UAT to fulfill SEBI regulatory testing requirements
  • Feedback must be submitted to BSE by 4:30 PM on March 07, 2026 via the provided contact channels

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, March 07, 2026
  • Log-in Session: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Continuous Trading Session: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Feedback Deadline: 4:30 PM on March 07, 2026

Impact Assessment

This is a routine operational exercise with no market impact. The mock trading session is purely for system testing and familiarization. No real trades, financial obligations, or legal consequences arise from participation. Members using IML/ETI APIs are encouraged to use this opportunity to validate exceptional market condition handling (e.g., risk-reduction mode, trading halts). Contact details for support: 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 testing purposes only; no actual margin, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or legal rights/liabilities are created. Participation is voluntary.