Description

BSE announces special live trading session timings for Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) segment on February 01, 2026 during Union Budget presentation.

Summary

BSE has announced special live trading session timings for the Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026, on account of the Union Budget 2026 presentation. Only a morning session will be conducted with modified timings. Trading will commence at 9:00 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM, with login starting from 7:00 AM.

Key Points

  • Special trading session scheduled for Sunday, February 01, 2026 during Union Budget presentation
  • Only morning session will be conducted (no regular evening session)
  • Login window: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Trading timings for both Commodity Derivatives and EGR: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Trading modification window: 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM
  • Applies to both Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt segments

Regulatory Changes

No permanent regulatory changes. This is a one-time operational adjustment for the Union Budget presentation day.

Compliance Requirements

Trading members must:

  • Ensure systems are ready for the modified trading timings on February 01, 2026
  • Inform their clients about the special session timings
  • Be available during the modified hours for trading operations
  • Contact BSE Relationship Manager or Helpdesk (022-45720400/600 or bsehelp@bseindia.com) for any queries

Important Dates

  • February 01, 2026 (Sunday): Special trading session for Commodity Derivatives and EGR segment
    • Login: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Trading: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Modification: 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Medium - The special session allows market participants to react to Union Budget announcements in real-time for commodity and gold markets. This is particularly significant as budget announcements often impact commodity prices, import duties, and gold-related policies.

Operational Impact: Medium - Trading members need to ensure staffing and system availability on a Sunday. The compressed session (only morning session) may lead to higher trading volumes and volatility during the active hours.

Segment Specific: Affects only Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt segments. Equity and other segments have separate circulars for their trading arrangements.

Impact Justification

Affects trading operations for commodity and EGR segments on a specific date during Union Budget presentation. Important for traders in these segments but limited to one day with modified morning session only.