Understanding the trading hours is essential for every investor and trader to execute orders effectively and manage their portfolio. Below is the comprehensive guide to the market timings for the three major Indian exchanges: NSE, BSE, and MCX.
| Session Type | Timing |
|---|---|
| Pre-Open Session | 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM |
| Normal Trading Hours | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Post-Close Session | 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Session Type | Trading Time |
|---|---|
| Pre-Open Session | 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM |
| Normal Trading | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Post-Close Session | 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Commodity Category | Trading Hours |
|---|---|
| Non-Agri Commodities | 9:00 AM – 11:30/11:55 PM |
| Agri Commodities (Regular) | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| International Agri Commodities | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
The pre-opening session is from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM, and the normal session is from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Yes, the trading timings are the same for both BSE and NSE.
The normal NSE trading time is 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Yes, you can place orders after the market closes (Post-Close session or After Market Orders), but the actual trade will execute during the next trading day's session hours.
No, the Indian stock market remains closed on all Saturdays and Sundays.
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