Description
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity 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 Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The session provides trading members an opportunity to test their trading applications, including third-party platforms and in-house systems using IML/ETI APIs, under simulated market conditions. Participation can substitute for UAT environment testing to satisfy SEBI regulatory requirements.
Key Points
- Mock trading session scheduled for Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Members may participate in either the Mock Trading Session or UAT environment to fulfill SEBI regulatory requirements
- Trading members using third-party vendor platforms or in-house systems via IML/ETI APIs may test functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios
- No new BOLT TWS release will accompany this session
- Feedback must be submitted by 4:30 PM on the day of the session
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes introduced. This notice references 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 wishing to fulfill their regulatory software testing obligation under the referenced SEBI circular must participate in either the Mock Trading Session or the UAT environment
- Members are requested to submit feedback on the mock trading session by 4:30 PM on April 11, 2026, via the contact details provided
Important Dates
- April 11, 2026 (Saturday): Mock trading session for Equity Derivatives segment
- April 11, 2026, 4:30 PM: Deadline for submitting feedback on the mock trading session
Mock Trading Session Timings
| Trading Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Log-in | 10:15 AM | 11:15 AM |
| Pre-Open Order Entry | 11:00 AM | 11:07/08 AM |
| Order Matching | 11:08 AM | 11:12 AM |
| Buffer Period | 11:12 AM | 11:15 AM |
| Continuous Trading | 11:15 AM | 03:30 PM |
Contact Information
- BSE Tech Support (TWS/third-party/in-house): 022-22728053 | bse.tech@bseindia.com
- BSE Help Desk: 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 | bsehelp@bseindia.com
- Members may also contact their respective Relationship Manager
Impact Assessment
This is a routine, voluntary mock trading session with low market impact. It does not affect live trading, introduce new regulations, or require mandatory participation beyond existing SEBI software testing obligations. Trading members with third-party or in-house platforms should consider using this session to validate system readiness under simulated exceptional market conditions.
Impact Justification
Routine mock trading session for Equity Derivatives segment; no regulatory changes, no new BOLT TWS release, and participation is optional for members seeking to fulfill SEBI testing requirements.