Description
Special live trading session timings for Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026, coinciding with Union Budget 2026 presentation.
Summary
BSE has announced special live trading session timings for the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment on Sunday, February 01, 2026, to coincide with the presentation of Union Budget 2026. Trading members must note the modified session timings for this exceptional Sunday trading day.
Key Points
- Special trading session on Sunday, February 01, 2026 for SLB segment
- Log-in window: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Continuous trading session: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Session scheduled due to Union Budget 2026 presentation
Regulatory Changes
No permanent regulatory changes. This is a one-time special trading arrangement for the Union Budget day.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must ensure system readiness for Sunday trading session
- Members should log in between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM
- All SLB trading participants must be aware of the modified timings
Important Dates
- February 01, 2026 (Sunday): Special SLB trading session
- Log-in: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Trading: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - affects only SLB segment participants. Special Sunday session provides continuity for securities lending and borrowing activities around the Union Budget announcement.
Operational Impact: Medium - requires trading members to arrange for Sunday operations, staffing, and system availability. Members need to coordinate resources for the weekend trading session.
Issuer: Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd. (Tajinder Singh Virdi, Assistant Vice President; Ashish Kumar Goel, Assistant Vice President)
Impact Justification
Announces special trading session timings for SLB segment on a Sunday due to Union Budget presentation. Important for SLB participants to note modified timings but has limited broader market impact.