Description

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

Summary

BSE has announced special live trading session timings for the Equity segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026, in connection with the presentation of Union Budget 2026. The exchange will operate with modified timings starting from 7:00 AM login, with continuous trading from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. Notably, T+0 Settlement Session and Auction Session for settlement default will not be conducted on this day.

Key Points

  • Special Sunday trading session scheduled for February 01, 2026 due to Union Budget 2026 presentation
  • Login opens at 7:00 AM with Morning Block Deal Window from 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Pre-Open session: Order entry 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM, Matching 9:08 AM to 9:15 AM
  • Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed scrips, ICs, IHCs: Order entry 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, Matching 9:45 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Continuous trading: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM (SPOS scrips from 10:00 AM)
  • Periodic Call Auction: 6 sessions of 1 hour each from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Afternoon Block Deal Window: 2:05 PM to 2:20 PM
  • Closing session: 3:30 PM to 3:40 PM, Post-closing: 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Trade modification available from 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM
  • T+0 Settlement Session will NOT be conducted
  • Auction Session for settlement default will NOT be conducted
  • Random stoppage in last 1 minute for Pre-Open order entry and last 10 minutes for Special Pre-Open

Regulatory Changes

No permanent regulatory changes. This is a one-time special trading session arrangement for the Union Budget 2026 presentation.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must adjust their systems and operations for the special Sunday trading session
  • All trading members should ensure readiness for modified session timings
  • Members must note that T+0 Settlement and Auction for settlement default will be unavailable
  • For queries, members should contact their Relationship Manager or BSE Helpdesk at 022-45720400/600 or bsehelp@bseindia.com

Important Dates

  • January 16, 2026: Circular notification date
  • February 01, 2026: Special Sunday trading session for Union Budget 2026
    • Login: 7:00 AM
    • Trading start: 9:15 AM
    • Trading end: 3:30 PM
    • Post-closing: 4:00 PM

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: High - This represents an exceptional Sunday trading session affecting all equity market participants. The special session ensures market participants can react to Union Budget announcements in real-time.

Operational Impact: High - Trading members need to ensure:

  • Staff availability on Sunday
  • System readiness for modified timings
  • Client communication about special trading hours
  • Awareness of unavailable sessions (T+0 Settlement, Auction for settlement defaults)

Participant Impact: All equity segment trading members must prepare for the special session. The absence of T+0 Settlement and Auction sessions may affect specific trading strategies and settlement workflows.

Notice Period: Approximately 16 days advance notice provided for adequate preparation.

Impact Justification

High importance due to exceptional Sunday trading session for Union Budget with modified timings affecting all equity market participants. Critical operational impact requiring advance preparation.