Description
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, April 25, 2026, allowing trading members to test their systems and ETI API integrations.
Summary
BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Equity Derivatives segment on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The session is intended for trading members using third-party empaneled vendor platforms or in-house developed systems via ETI APIs to test their trading applications under various market conditions, including exceptional scenarios such as risk-reduction mode and trading halts.
Key Points
- Mock trading session is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026 for the Equity Derivatives segment
- Open to trading members using third-party platforms (empaneled vendors) or in-house systems via ETI APIs
- No new BOLT TWS release will accompany this session
- Trades from mock trading carry no margin obligations, no pay-in/pay-out obligations, and create no rights or liabilities
- Members are requested to submit feedback by 4:00 PM on the day of the session
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a routine operational notice for a system testing session.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members using ETI APIs (third-party or in-house) are encouraged to actively participate in the mock session
- Members should provide feedback on the mock trading session to BSE via the contact details provided:
- BSE Tech Support: 022-22728053 | bse.tech@bseindia.com
- BSE Help Desk: 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 | bsehelp@bseindia.com
- Feedback deadline: 4:00 PM on April 25, 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Mock Trading Session | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Log-in | 09:15 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Pre-Open Order Entry | 10:00 AM – 10:07/08 AM (random stoppage in last 1 min) |
| Buffer Period | 10:08 AM – 10:12 AM |
| Order Matching Period | 10:12 AM – 10:15 AM |
| Continuous Trading | 10:15 AM – 03:00 PM |
| Feedback Deadline | 4:00 PM, April 25, 2026 |
Impact Assessment
This is a low-impact, informational notice. The mock trading session has no financial consequences — trades do not result in margin calls, settlement obligations, or legal liabilities. The session is relevant only to trading members actively using ETI API-based systems (third-party or in-house) for the Equity Derivatives segment. Participation is voluntary but encouraged to ensure system readiness and robustness.
Impact Justification
Routine mock trading session for system testing purposes only; no margin obligations, no pay-in/pay-out, and no rights or liabilities are created. Relevant only to trading members using third-party or in-house ETI API systems.