Description

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on April 25, 2026, to allow trading members to test their applications and ETI API integrations.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Commodity Derivatives segment on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The session is intended for trading members using third-party trading platforms of empaneled vendors or in-house systems via ETI APIs to test their applications, including exceptional market condition scenarios. No new BOLT TWS release is planned for this session.

Key Points

  • Mock trading is scheduled for April 25, 2026, for the Commodity Derivatives segment
  • Trading members using third-party or in-house ETI API-based systems are encouraged to participate
  • Tests can cover functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios
  • No new BOLT TWS release will accompany this session
  • Trades from mock sessions carry no margin, pay-in, or pay-out obligations and create no legal 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 scheduled mock trading session.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged (not mandated) to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Members should provide feedback by 4:00 PM on April 25, 2026, to BSE Tech Support or the Help Desk
  • Contact for queries: BSE Tech Support at 022-22728053 or bse.tech@bseindia.com; Help Desk at 022-45720400/600 & 022-69158500 or bsehelp@bseindia.com

Important Dates

  • April 25, 2026 (Saturday): Mock trading session for Commodity Derivatives segment
    • Log-in: 09:15 AM – 10:00 AM
    • Continuous Trading: 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM
    • Trade Modification: 03:00 PM – 03:10 PM
  • April 25, 2026, 4:00 PM: Deadline for submitting feedback on the mock trading session

Impact Assessment

This session has minimal market impact as all trades executed are purely for testing and familiarization. No financial obligations are created. The session benefits trading members by providing an opportunity to validate their trading systems, ETI API integrations, and handling of exceptional market conditions (e.g., risk-reduction mode, trading halts) in a safe, consequence-free environment.

Impact Justification

Routine mock trading session for system testing purposes; no margin obligations or pay-in/pay-out obligations arise from trades executed during the session.