BSE Schedules Mock Trading Session for Equity and Derivatives on December 6, 2025

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has announced a scheduled mock trading session on Saturday, December 6, 2025, covering the equity and equity derivatives segments. This session is a vital part of BSE's market preparedness and contingency planning, allowing brokers and trading members to rigorously test their connectivity, order entry, risk management, and other critical functions in a simulated environment.

The mock session will run from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM IST, featuring various market mechanisms such as order entry, matching, call auctions, periodic auctions, and block deals, with random stoppages to simulate real trading conditions. Trades executed in this session will have no real financial settlement or obligations, serving purely as practice to ensure seamless operations during live market hours.

Market participants, including members using third-party platforms, are encouraged to actively participate and provide feedback to help BSE improve its trading infrastructure. The exercise is aligned with SEBI's regulatory guidelines to enhance system robustness and investor confidence.

Key Highlights:

Mock trading scheduled on December 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM for equity and derivatives segments

Simulation includes order entry, matching, call auctions, block deals, and risk management tests

No real financial settlements or obligations during the session

Encourages participation from members using proprietary and third-party trading platforms

Feedback from members sought to improve system efficiency and resilience

Part of BSE's regulatory compliance and market preparedness initiatives

Source: Bombay Stock Exchange official circular and notices dated December 2025.​