Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. Members can use this session to test trading applications and fulfill regulatory requirements per SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234.

Summary

BSE has announced a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. The session is intended for members to test their trading applications, third-party platforms, and in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs. Participation also satisfies regulatory testing requirements under SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020.

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 fulfill SEBI regulatory testing requirements
  • Trading members using third-party empaneled vendor platforms or in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs can test functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt
  • No new BOLT TWS release will be issued for this session
  • Trades from mock trading will not create margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or any rights and liabilities
  • Members must submit feedback by 4:30 PM on the day of the session

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This notice references existing obligations under SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 (November 24, 2020) and Exchange Notice No. 20201201-22 (December 1, 2020) regarding testing of software used in or related to Trading and Risk Management.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members using third-party or in-house trading platforms should use the session to test their systems for various functionalities including exceptional market conditions
  • Feedback must be submitted 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 Session: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Continuous Trading Session: 11:00 AM – 03:30 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 executed trades. It primarily affects trading members in the Commodity Derivatives segment who need to validate their systems. 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 system testing purposes; no margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or rights and liabilities arise from trades executed during this session.