Description

BSE will remain closed on January 15, 2026 for Mutual Fund Segment trading due to Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra.

Summary

BSE has announced a trading holiday for the Mutual Fund Segment on Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra. This is a partial modification to the previously announced trading holidays for 2026 (Notice 20251216-22 dated December 16, 2025). No trading will take place in the Mutual Fund Segment on this date.

Key Points

  • Trading holiday declared for January 15, 2026
  • Applies only to Mutual Fund Segment
  • Reason: Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra
  • Partial modification to Exchange notice 20251216-22 dated December 16, 2025
  • Exchange will remain closed for this segment on the specified date

Regulatory Changes

This circular modifies the previously announced trading holiday calendar for 2026. The addition of January 15, 2026 as a trading holiday for the Mutual Fund Segment was not part of the original calendar issued in December 2025.

Compliance Requirements

  • Members must note the trading holiday and plan operations accordingly
  • No trading orders will be accepted or executed in the Mutual Fund Segment on January 15, 2026
  • Members should inform their clients about the market closure for this segment

Important Dates

  • January 15, 2026: Trading holiday for Mutual Fund Segment (Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra)
  • Reference Notice Date: December 16, 2025 (Notice 20251216-22 - Original trading holiday calendar)
  • Current Notice Date: January 12, 2026

Impact Assessment

The impact is limited to the Mutual Fund Segment only. Market participants dealing in mutual funds will need to adjust their trading schedules for January 15, 2026. This is a one-day closure specific to one segment and does not affect equity, derivatives, currency, or debt segments. The announcement provides adequate notice (3 days) for market participants to plan accordingly.

Impact Justification

Routine trading holiday announcement for Mutual Fund Segment only, affecting one trading day due to state elections