Understanding market timings helps you plan your trades efficiently. Below are the trading hours applicable for Equity and Commodity (Non-Agri) segments.

Equity Market Timings (NSE & BSE)

The equity market operates Monday to Friday (except exchange holidays) and is divided into three sessions:

Pre-Market Session (9:00 AM – 9:15 AM)

This session helps reduce volatility at market open and determine the opening price of stocks. It is divided into three phases:

• 9:00 AM – 9:07 AM: Orders can be placed, modified, or cancelled
• 9:07 AM – 9:08 AM: Order matching takes place to determine opening price
• 9:08 AM – 9:15 AM: Buffer period — no order actions allowed

Normal Trading Session (9:15 AM – 3:30 PM)

• Orders can be freely placed, modified, or cancelled
• Trades are executed in real time at market prices

Post-Market Session (3:30 PM – 4:00 PM)

This session allows trading at the day’s closing price.

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Commodity Market Timings (Non-Agri – MCX)

Extended evening sessions align with international commodity markets.

Non-Agri Commodity Categories on MCX

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Important Notes

• Markets remain closed on exchange-declared trading holidays.
• IPO-listed stocks begin trading at 10:00 AM on listing day, unlike regular stocks which start at 9:15 AM.