Stock market will open tomorrow for mock trading! BSE released the complete schedule
If you are interested in the stock market, then there is an important information for you. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has decided to conduct a special ‘Mock Trading’ session on Saturday, January 3, 2026. This session will be for all major segments like Equity, Derivatives, Currency and Commodity.
What is mock trading and why does it happen?
Mock trading simply means ‘simulated or practice trading’. Its main objective is to test the market system and to introduce new features to investors and brokers. Trades made during this session are for testing purposes only. You will neither have any real profit or loss from this, nor will there be any settlement of money. This will not affect your real portfolio.
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Trading timings for different segments
BSE has released the time table for different market segments, which are as follows:
1. Equity Market
– Log-in: 10:15 am to 10:45 am.
– Block Deal Window (Morning): 10:45 to 11:00 am.
– Pre-Open Session: 11:00 am to 11:15 am.
– Normal Trading (T+1): 11:15 am to 03:30 pm.
– Normal Trading (T+0): 11:15 am to 01:30 pm.
– Closing session: 03:30 to 03:40 pm.
2. Currency and Commodity Derivatives
– Log-in time: 10:15 am to 11:00 am.
– Trading Timings: 11:00 AM to 03:30 PM.
– Trade Modification: You can make changes to your trade till 03:40 PM.
3. Equity Derivatives (F&O)
– Log-in: 10:15 am to 11:15 am.
– Trading: 11:15 am to 03:30 pm.
4. Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR)
– Log-in: 10:15 am to 11:00 am.
– Order Entry: 11:00 am to 11:08 am.
– Trading: 11:15 am to 03:30 pm.
Special time for IPO and new listing
If any company has recently been listed or has had its IPO, then the special pre-open session for them will run from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. After this there will be normal trading from 12:00 noon to 03:30 pm.
BSE has requested all market participants to participate enthusiastically in this mock session. This is a good opportunity for investors to understand the trading platform and practice their strategies without any financial risk on a Saturday holiday.
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