Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026, to allow trading members to test their systems and fulfill regulatory requirements.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026. The session is intended to allow trading members to test their trading applications and fulfill regulatory requirements as per SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020. There will be no new BOLT TWS release for this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, March 07, 2026
  • Members may participate in the Mock Trading Session or UAT environment to meet regulatory requirements
  • Trading members using third-party platforms (empaneled vendors) or in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs can use this session to test functionalities including exceptional market conditions (risk-reduction mode, trading halt, etc.)
  • No new BOLT TWS release will be issued for this session
  • Feedback to be submitted by 4:30 PM on the day of the session

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are required to participate in either the Mock Trading Session or the UAT environment to fulfill their regulatory obligations per SEBI guidelines
  • Members using third-party or in-house trading platforms via IML/ETI APIs should use this opportunity to test their systems
  • All members are requested to submit feedback by 4:30 PM on March 07, 2026

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, March 07, 2026
  • Log-in Window: 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
  • Pre-Open Order Entry: 11:00 AM – 11:07/08 AM
  • Pre-Open Order Matching: 11:08 AM – 11:12 AM
  • Pre-Open Buffer Period: 11:12 AM – 11:15 AM
  • Continuous Trading: 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Feedback Deadline: 4:30 PM on March 07, 2026

Impact Assessment

This is a routine operational notice with minimal market impact. It affects only trading members who use third-party or in-house developed trading systems for the Equity Derivatives segment. Participation is optional (members may choose between mock trading or UAT environment). No changes to normal trading operations or market structure are involved. 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 regulatory changes or market-wide impact. Participation is optional and primarily relevant to trading members using third-party or in-house platforms.