Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on April 18, 2026, covering both primary site (PR) and disaster recovery site (DR) operations.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The session will run from both the primary site (PR) and the disaster recovery site (DR), allowing trading members to test their trading applications and familiarize themselves with various functionalities.

Key Points

  • Mock trading is scheduled for April 18, 2026 (Saturday) for the Commodity Derivatives segment
  • Session covers both Primary Site (PR) and Disaster Recovery (DR) site operations
  • Trading members using third-party platforms (empaneled vendors) or in-house ETI API-based systems can participate
  • New BOLT Pro TWS version 12.60 will be released; details to be published via a separate circular
  • Mock trades will not attract margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or create any rights and liabilities
  • Members are requested to submit feedback by 3:00 pm on the same day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes. This is an operational/testing exercise.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session
  • Members using third-party or in-house trading systems via ETI APIs should use this opportunity to test their systems
  • Feedback must be submitted to BSE by 3:00 pm on April 18, 2026, via the contact numbers or email IDs provided
  • Contact for queries: BSE Tech Support at 022-22728053 or bse.tech@bseindia.com; BSE Help Desk at 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 or bsehelp@bseindia.com

Important Dates

  • April 18, 2026 (Saturday): Mock trading session for Commodity Derivatives segment
    • Log-in: 08:15 am – 09:00 am
    • Continuous Trading (Primary Site): 09:00 am – 11:00 am
    • Switchover to Disaster Recovery Site: 11:00 am – 11:45 am
    • Continuous Trading (DR Site): 11:45 am – 01:45 pm
  • April 18, 2026, 3:00 pm: Deadline for submitting mock trading feedback

Impact Assessment

This circular has minimal market impact as mock trading sessions are purely for testing and familiarization purposes. No actual trades, margin obligations, or financial liabilities arise from participation. The session is operationally relevant for trading members in the Commodity Derivatives segment who need to validate their systems against new software (BOLT Pro TWS v12.60) and test DR switchover procedures.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for testing and familiarization; no margin or pay-in/pay-out obligations, no rights or liabilities created. Relevant only to trading members using Commodity Derivatives segment.