Description
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:15 AM to 3:30 PM, to allow members to test trading applications and fulfill regulatory requirements.
Summary
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The session runs from 10:15 AM to 3:30 PM and is intended for testing trading applications and fulfilling regulatory requirements under SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020. Trades executed during mock trading carry no financial obligations.
Key Points
- Mock trading session scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 for the Commodity Derivatives segment
- Log-in window: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM; Continuous Trading: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Members may participate in Mock Trading Session or UAT environment to meet regulatory requirements
- Trading members using third-party platforms or in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs may test functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt
- No new BOLT TWS Release associated with this session
- Mock trades do not attract margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or create any rights and liabilities
- Member feedback requested by 4:30 PM on April 11, 2026
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes. The session references existing requirements under:
- BSE Notice No. 20201201-22 dated December 1, 2020 (Testing of software used in or related to Trading and Risk Management)
- SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD1/DSAP/CIR/P/2020/234 dated November 24, 2020
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members are encouraged (not mandated) to participate in the mock session or UAT environment to fulfill software testing regulatory requirements
- Members must submit feedback by 4:30 PM on April 11, 2026 via the contact details provided
- Contact for queries:
- BSE Tech Support (TWS/third-party/in-house systems): 022-22728053 | bse.tech@bseindia.com
- BSE Help Desk: 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 | bsehelp@bseindia.com
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Mock Trading Session | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Log-in Period | 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Continuous Trading | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Feedback Deadline | 4:30 PM, April 11, 2026 |
Impact Assessment
This is a routine, voluntary mock trading session with minimal market impact. It applies exclusively to Commodity Derivatives segment members. No actual financial obligations arise from participation. The session provides an opportunity for members to validate their trading systems — including exceptional market condition handling — in a safe environment before live trading.
Impact Justification
Routine mock trading session for testing purposes only; trades carry no margin, pay-in, or pay-out obligations and create no rights or liabilities. Affects only Commodity Derivatives segment members voluntarily participating.