Description

NSE will conduct a live trading session on Sunday, February 01, 2026, during the Union Budget presentation with standard market timings from 09:15 hrs to 15:30 hrs.

Summary

The National Stock Exchange of India Limited has announced that it will conduct a live trading session on Sunday, February 01, 2026, in connection with the presentation of the Union Budget. The trading session will follow standard market timings with the pre-open session from 09:00-09:08 hrs (random closure in last one minute) and normal market hours from 09:15-15:30 hrs. Members should note that the T0 session will not be scheduled on this date due to a settlement holiday.

Key Points

  • Live trading session scheduled for Sunday, February 01, 2026
  • Trading conducted on account of Union Budget presentation
  • Standard market timings will apply for capital market segment
  • Pre-Open session: 09:00 hrs to 09:08 hrs with random closure in last one minute
  • Normal Market: 09:15 hrs to 15:30 hrs
  • Block deal session-1: 08:45 hrs to 09:00 hrs
  • Special Preopen Session for IPO & Relisted securities: 09:00 hrs to 09:45 hrs (random closure in last ten minutes)
  • Call Auction Illiquid session: 09:30 hrs to 15:30 hrs (6 sessions of 1 hour each with random closure in last one minute)
  • Block deal session-2: 14:05 hrs to 14:20 hrs
  • Post Closing Session: 15:40 hrs to 16:00 hrs
  • Trade Modification cut-off time: 16:15 hrs
  • T0 session will NOT be scheduled due to settlement holiday

Regulatory Changes

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

Compliance Requirements

  • All members must prepare for live trading operations on Sunday, February 01, 2026
  • Members must ensure systems and staff are available for the special Sunday trading session
  • Members should note that T0 session will not be available on this date
  • All trading activities must adhere to the specified session timings

Important Dates

  • February 01, 2026 (Sunday): Live trading session for Union Budget presentation
  • Circular Issue Date: January 16, 2026
  • Circular Reference: NSE/CMTR/72349, Circular Ref. No: 11/2026

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: High - This is a significant operational event requiring all market participants to arrange for trading on a Sunday, which is typically a non-trading day. The announcement affects brokers, traders, institutional investors, and retail participants who wish to trade during the Union Budget presentation.

Operational Impact: High - Members need to ensure staffing, system availability, and operational readiness for weekend trading. The absence of T0 session may impact intraday settlement strategies.

Investor Impact: High - Provides investors the opportunity to react in real-time to Union Budget announcements, potentially increasing market volatility and trading volumes on the day.

Timing Considerations: The standard market timings allow for normal trading operations while accommodating the Budget presentation schedule, ensuring adequate market depth and liquidity.

Impact Justification

High importance as it announces a special Sunday trading session for Union Budget presentation, affecting all market participants and requiring operational preparation for trading on a non-standard day.