Description

Special trading timings for Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR) segment on February 01, 2026 due to Union Budget presentation.

Summary

BSE has announced special trading 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.

Key Points

  • Special trading session scheduled for Sunday, February 01, 2026
  • Only morning session will be operational
  • Login window: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Trading hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for both Commodity Derivatives and Electronic Gold Receipts
  • Trading modification allowed until 5:15 PM
  • Applies to both Commodity Derivatives and EGR segments

Regulatory Changes

No permanent regulatory changes. This is a temporary operational adjustment for a single day.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must note the modified timings for February 01, 2026
  • Members should log in between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
  • Trading operations must conclude by 5:00 PM with modifications allowed until 5:15 PM
  • Contact BSE Helpdesk at 022-45720400/600 or bsehelp@bseindia.com for queries

Important Dates

  • February 01, 2026: Special trading session for Commodity Derivatives and EGR segment
  • Notice Date: January 16, 2026
  • Notice Number: 20260116-35

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Medium - Affects traders in commodity derivatives and electronic gold receipts segments who need to adjust their operations for the Sunday session.

Operational Impact: Trading members must ensure availability of systems and personnel on Sunday, February 01, 2026. The modified session runs only in the morning with extended hours compared to typical sessions, requiring operational planning.

Duration: Single day event with no lasting impact beyond the specific date mentioned.

Impact Justification

Temporary modification to trading hours for a single day due to Union Budget presentation affects commodity and EGR traders but is limited in scope and duration.