Description

Special trading timings for equity segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026 due to Union Budget presentation. T+0 Settlement and Auction Session for settlement default will not be conducted.

Summary

BSE has announced special live trading timings for the Equity segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026, due to the presentation of Union Budget 2026. Trading will be conducted with modified session timings while T+0 Settlement Session and Auction Session for settlement default will not be conducted on this day.

Key Points

  • Special trading session on Sunday, February 01, 2026 for Union Budget presentation
  • Modified trading timings across all equity segment sessions
  • Log-in window: 7:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Pre-open session: 9:00 am to 9:15 am with random stoppage in last 1 minute
  • Continuous trading: 9:15 am to 3:30 pm
  • Special pre-open for IPO & Re-listed scrips: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Periodic Call Auction: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (6 sessions of 1 hour each)
  • T+0 Settlement Session will NOT be conducted
  • Auction Session for settlement default will NOT be conducted
  • All other timings remain same as existing live trading

Regulatory Changes

No permanent regulatory changes. This is a temporary modification to trading timings for a specific event date.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must adhere to the modified trading session timings on February 01, 2026
  • Members should note that T+0 Settlement Session and Auction Session for settlement default will be unavailable
  • Members may contact BSE Helpdesk on 022-45720400/600 or bsehelp@bseindia.com for queries

Important Dates

  • February 01, 2026 (Sunday): Special equity trading session for Union Budget 2026
  • Log-in: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
  • Morning Block Deal Window: 8:45 am - 9:00 am
  • Pre-Open: 9:00 am - 9:15 am
  • Continuous Trading: 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
  • Afternoon Block Deal Window: 2:05 pm - 2:20 pm
  • Closing Session: 3:30 pm - 3:40 pm
  • Post-Closing: 3:40 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Trade Modification: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: High - This special Sunday trading session impacts all equity market participants. The suspension of T+0 settlement and auction sessions for settlement default may affect intraday trading strategies and settlement processes. Trading members need to adjust their systems and operations for the Sunday session. The timing modifications, particularly the pre-open random stoppage mechanisms, require careful attention from market participants.

Impact Justification

Special trading session on Sunday for Union Budget impacts all equity market participants with modified timings and suspended T+0 settlement