Description
Special live trading timings for Equity Derivatives segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026 for Union Budget presentation.
Summary
BSE has announced special live trading timings for the Equity Derivatives segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026, to accommodate the presentation of Union Budget 2026. The exchange will operate with a full trading session from 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM.
Key Points
- Special trading session scheduled for Sunday, February 01, 2026
- Full trading day with normal market hours despite being a Sunday
- All standard trading phases will be operational
- Pre-open session includes system-driven random stoppage between 7th and 8th minutes
- Continuous trading from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM
- Trade modification window extends until 4:15 PM
Trading Session Timings
- Log-in: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Pre-Open Order Entry: 9:00 AM to 9:07/08 AM (random stoppage)
- Order Matching & 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: 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory changes. This is a special operational arrangement for the Union Budget presentation day.
Compliance Requirements
Trading members must:
- Ensure systems and personnel are available for Sunday trading session
- Follow standard trading procedures during all session phases
- Contact BSE Helpdesk (022-45720400/600) or Relationship Manager for queries
Important Dates
- February 01, 2026 (Sunday): Special equity derivatives trading session for Union Budget 2026
Impact Assessment
This special Sunday trading session allows market participants to react to Union Budget announcements in real-time. The full trading day with standard timings ensures adequate liquidity and price discovery for derivatives instruments. Trading members need to ensure operational readiness for weekend trading.
Impact Justification
Special Sunday trading session requires trader awareness but is a routine budget-day arrangement with standard timings