What are the trading hours for different segments?

The trading hours are critical for you to know since different segments have different timings. It's always good to stay informed of the current hours and any changes, to make the most of your trading strategies.

There are different trading hours for different segments on Indian stock exchanges. It all depends on what segments you trade on.

For NSE Cash and NSE F&O the hours are 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM.

For NSE Currency Derivatives and BSE Currency Derivatives, the hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

For MCX, there are two timings.

The first one is 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM from March to November. The second one is 9:00 AM – 11:55 PM from November to March.

Why are there two different timings?
The different timings for MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India) are due to the varying daylight hours during the year in India. From March to November, the daylight hours are longer, allowing for an extended trading period of 11:30 PM. From November to March, when daylight hours are shorter, the trading period is slightly shorter at 11:55 PM. This helps to ensure that trading can take place efficiently and effectively during the available daylight hours.

Muhurat trading is a special trading session held on the occasion of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in the Indian stock market. It is a symbolic trading session and is conducted for a limited time period, usually for one hour. If there are any changes to trading hours, we will let you know in advance via email, SMS, or app notification.

Holidays: Throughout the year, there are trading holidays. Different segments can have different holidays and market timing. We'll let you know about any trading holidays.

Click here to see the NSE holiday list.