19-Jan-2026
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On account of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, all major Indian stock and commodity exchanges will conduct special live trading sessions on Sunday, February 01, 2026. This blog consolidates official circulars from NSE, BSE, MCX, and NCDEX into a single, easy-to-reference format.
Below is a segment-wise summary.
NSE – Capital Market Segment
|
Session |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Special Pre-Open (IPO & Relisted) |
08:45 |
09:00 |
|
Pre-Open Market |
09:00 |
09:08 |
|
Normal Market |
09:15 |
15:30 |
|
Block Deal Session – I |
08:45 |
09:00 |
|
Block Deal Session – II |
14:05 |
14:20 |
|
Post-Closing Session |
15:40 |
16:00 |
|
Trade Modification Cut-off |
– |
16:15 |
T0 session will not be conducted on this day due to settlement holiday.
BSE – Equity Segment
|
Session |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Log-in |
07:00 |
09:00 |
|
Morning Block Deal Window |
08:45 |
09:00 |
|
Pre-Open (Order Entry) |
09:00 |
09:08 |
|
Pre-Open (Matching) |
09:08 |
09:15 |
|
Continuous Trading |
09:15 |
15:30 |
|
Afternoon Block Deal Window |
14:05 |
14:20 |
|
Post-Closing |
15:40 |
16:00 |
|
Trade Modification |
09:15 |
16:00 |
T+0 settlement and auction session will not be conducted.
NSE – Futures & Options
|
Session |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Pre-Open |
09:00 |
09:08 |
|
Normal Market |
09:15 |
15:30 |
|
Trade Modification |
– |
16:15 |
BSE – Equity Derivatives
|
Session |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Log-in |
07:00 |
09:00 |
|
Pre-Open Order Entry |
09:00 |
09:07/08 |
|
Order Matching & Confirmation |
09:08 |
09:12 |
|
Buffer Period |
09:12 |
09:15 |
|
Continuous Trading |
09:15 |
15:30 |
|
Trade Modification |
09:15 |
16:15 |
MCX – Commodity Derivatives
|
Session |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Special Session |
08:45 |
08:59 |
|
Trading Session |
09:00 |
17:00 |
|
Client Code Modification |
09:00 |
17:15 |
NSE – Commodity Derivatives (Morning Session)
|
Session |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Normal Market |
09:00 |
17:00 |
|
Trade Modification |
– |
17:15 |
|
Position Limit / Collateral Cut-off |
– |
17:15 |
BSE – Commodity Derivatives & EGR
|
Session |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Log-in |
07:00 |
09:00 |
|
Trading |
09:00 |
17:00 |
|
Trade Modification |
09:00 |
17:15 |
NCDEX – Commodity Trading
|
Session |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Pre-Open Session |
09:45 |
10:00 |
|
Trading Session |
10:00 |
17:00 |
|
Client Code Modification |
10:00 |
17:15 |
Key Takeaways
- Sunday trading is enabled across Equity, Equity Derivatives, and Commodity segments.
- Market timings largely follow standard weekday schedules, with minor segment-specific variations.
- No T0 / T+0 settlement sessions will be available on this day.
- Members should ensure systems readiness and inform clients well in advance.
- This consolidated guide is prepared for quick reference. Members are advised to refer to individual exchange circulars for operational or compliance-specific details.