Description

BSE revises trading hours for commodity derivatives segment effective March 09, 2026 due to US daylight saving time changes.

Summary

BSE has announced a revision in trading hours for the Commodity Derivatives Segment effective March 09, 2026. This change is necessitated by the shift in US daylight saving timings. The revision specifically affects continuous trading for internationally referenceable non-agricultural commodities.

Key Points

  • Trading hours revision effective from March 09, 2026
  • Change implemented due to US daylight saving time adjustments
  • Applies to Commodity Derivatives Segment
  • Continuous trading for internationally referenceable non-agricultural commodities: 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Trade modification timings extended to 11:45 PM
  • This follows previous notice no. 20250929-55 dated September 29, 2025

Regulatory Changes

Revised trading session timings:

  • Continuous Trading for Internationally Referenceable Non-Agricultural Commodities: 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM
  • Trade Modification Timings: 11:45 PM

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members must adjust their systems and operations to accommodate the new trading hours
  • Members should refer to Exchange notice no. 20250929-55 dated September 29, 2025 for background context
  • For clarifications, trading members should contact their respective Relationship Manager

Important Dates

  • Notice Date: February 09, 2026
  • Effective Date: March 09, 2026
  • Previous Related Notice: September 29, 2025 (Notice no. 20250929-55)

Impact Assessment

This revision has moderate operational impact on trading members participating in commodity derivatives, particularly those trading internationally referenceable non-agricultural commodities. The extended evening trading hours (until 11:30 PM) align with international market timings post US daylight saving time change. Trading members will need to ensure adequate staffing and system availability during the extended hours. The 15-minute trade modification window (until 11:45 PM) provides necessary time for corrections.

Impact Justification

Operational change affecting trading hours for commodity derivatives participants, moderate impact on trading members dealing with internationally referenceable non-agricultural commodities