Description

Special trading timings for Equity Derivatives segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026 for the presentation of Union Budget 2026.

Summary

BSE has announced special trading timings for the Equity Derivatives segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026, in connection with the presentation of the Union Budget 2026. Trading will commence at 9:15 AM and continue until 3:30 PM with pre-open session starting at 9:00 AM.

Key Points

  • Special trading session scheduled for Sunday, February 01, 2026
  • Log-in window: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Pre-open order entry period: 9:00 AM to 9:07/08 AM (system driven random stoppage)
  • Order matching and confirmation: 9:08 AM to 9:12 AM
  • Buffer period: 9:12 AM to 9:15 AM
  • Continuous trading: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Trade modification window: 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Applies to Equity Derivatives segment only

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must ensure their systems and operations are prepared for the special Sunday trading session
  • Members should adjust their operational schedules to accommodate the early log-in window starting at 7:00 AM
  • Contact BSE Helpdesk at 022-45720400/600 or bsehelp@bseindia.com for any queries or clarifications

Important Dates

  • January 16, 2026: Notice date
  • February 01, 2026: Special trading session for Union Budget 2026
  • 7:00 AM: Log-in window opens
  • 9:15 AM: Continuous trading begins
  • 3:30 PM: Continuous trading ends
  • 4:15 PM: Trade modification window closes

Impact Assessment

Operational Impact: High - Trading members must prepare for a special Sunday trading session, requiring staff scheduling and system readiness outside normal trading days.

Market Impact: High - The special session allows market participants to immediately respond to Union Budget announcements, potentially leading to significant volatility in equity derivatives.

Trader Impact: All equity derivatives traders will be affected and need to be available on Sunday to capitalize on budget-related trading opportunities and manage positions.

Impact Justification

Special trading session on a Sunday for Union Budget 2026 affects all equity derivatives traders and requires operational adjustments