Alignment of Pre-open Auction session with CAS

  • 05-Sep-2026
  • 2 mins read
NSE pre-open session update highlighting key developments in the stock market before regular trading begins.

NSE Pre-open Session Update – Key Market Developments

New NSE Pre-Open Session, Explained

Effective 7 September, 2026

From 7 September 2026, NSE is changing the pre-open session rules for both Equity Cash and F&O.

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
ORDER ENTRY – PHASE 1
You can place, modify, or cancel both Market and Limit orders.


9:05 AM – 9:10 AM
ORDER ENTRY – PHASE 2
Only Limit orders are allowed.
Market orders will not be accepted.
The system may randomly close this period in the last 2 minutes.


9:10 AM – 9:12 AM
ORDER MATCHING
Orders are matched, and the opening price is decided.


9:12 AM – 9:15 AM
BUFFER PERIOD
A 3-minute buffer period before the normal market opens.


Source: NSE Circular


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