Description

Special trading timings for equity segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026 during Union Budget 2026 presentation. T+0 settlement and auction sessions will not be conducted.

Summary

BSE has notified special live trading timings for the Equity segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026, in connection with the presentation of Union Budget 2026. The exchange will conduct trading 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 scheduled for Sunday, February 01, 2026 due to Union Budget 2026 presentation
  • Log-in window: 7:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Morning Block Deal Window (Session-1): 8:45 am to 9:00 am
  • Pre-Open order entry: 9:00 am to 9:08 am with random stoppage in last 1 minute
  • Pre-Open matching period: 9:08 am to 9:15 am
  • Special Pre-Open for IPO & Re-listed scrips: Order entry 9:00 am to 9:45 am (random stoppage in last 10 minutes), Matching 9:45 am to 10:00 am
  • Continuous Trading: 9:15 am to 3:30 pm
  • Continuous Trading for SPOS scrips: 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
  • Periodic Call Auction: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (6 sessions of 1 hour each)
  • Afternoon Block Deal Window (Session-2): 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: 9:15 am to 4:00 pm
  • T+0 Settlement Session will NOT be conducted
  • Auction Session for settlement default will NOT be conducted

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must note the modified trading timings for February 01, 2026
  • Members should ensure their systems and operations are configured for the special Sunday trading session
  • No T+0 settlement or auction session operations should be planned for this date
  • All other timings remain same as existing live trading sessions
  • For queries, trading members should contact their Relationship Manager or BSE Helpdesk at 022-45720400/600 or bsehelp@bseindia.com

Important Dates

  • February 01, 2026 (Sunday): Special equity trading session during Union Budget 2026 presentation
  • Notice Date: January 16, 2026

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: High - This is a special Sunday trading session affecting all equity market participants. All trading members, brokers, and investors need to be aware of the modified timings and operational arrangements.

Operational Impact: Trading infrastructure must be operational on Sunday with all timings adjusted according to the special schedule. Back-office operations and settlement teams should note that T+0 settlement will not occur on this day.

Participant Impact: Investors and traders will have the opportunity to trade on Sunday in response to Union Budget 2026 announcements, requiring preparedness from all market participants for weekend trading operations.

Impact Justification

Special trading session on Sunday for Union Budget affects all market participants with modified timings across all equity trading sessions