BSE to Conduct Market-Wide Mock Trading Drill on March 14

BSE Conducts Mock Trading Session Across Multiple Market Segments

On March 14, 2026, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will conduct a mock trading session across various market segments as part of its periodic system testing exercise. The initiative aims to ensure the stability, efficiency, and readiness of the exchange's trading systems to handle real-time trading activity.

The mock trading session will cover currency, commodity, and equity segments, allowing market participants to test their systems and connectivity with the exchange platform. This exercise will also include equity derivatives, electronic gold receipts (EGR), and currency derivatives segments.

Key Highlights:

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• The mock trading session will be conducted from both the Primary Site (PR) and the Disaster Recovery Site (DR) to test the reliability of systems under different operational conditions.
• Market participants using third-party trading platforms or in-house systems connected through ETI APIs can test their applications for various functionalities during the mock session.
• Trades executed during the session will not lead to any margin obligations, pay-in or pay-out requirements, and will not create any financial rights or liabilities for participants.

Benefits of Mock Trading Sessions:

• Regular mock trading sessions help identify potential technical issues before the start of regular trading.
• Such exercises allow exchanges and trading members to ensure the reliability of trading infrastructure.
• By conducting mock trading sessions, exchanges aim to minimize operational disruptions and maintain the smooth functioning of the broader market ecosystem.

Market Participants Encouraged to Participate:

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Market participants are encouraged to actively participate in the mock trading session to ensure their systems and connectivity are ready for live market conditions.