The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has extended trading hours for the equity derivatives segment by 10 minutes, with the normal market closing time revised to 3:40 pm from the current 3:30 pm. The change will come into effect from August 3, 2026.
According to an NSE circular, the pre-open session timings in the derivatives segment will remain unchanged, with trading beginning at 9:00 am and the pre-open session ending at 9:08 am through a system-driven random closure in the final minute. The normal market session will continue to open at 9:15 am.
