Due to the presentation of the Union Budget 2026, Sunday, 1st February 2026 has been declared a special live trading day, even though it falls on a weekend as per the official circulars issued by NSE, BSE, and MCX.
All market operations will function similar to a regular trading day, with a few important exceptions outlined below.
Market Timings:
Equity & F&O:
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Pre-Open: 9:00 AM – 9:08 AM
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Normal Market: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Commodity (MCX):
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Special Session: 8:45 AM – 8:59 AM
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Normal Market: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Important Notes:
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Credits from trades on 30th January 2026 (including F&O premiums, MTM profits, intraday equity profits, and sell proceeds) will not be available for trading on 1st February 2026 due to a settlement holiday. These will be processed on 2nd February 2026.
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BTST will not be permitted. Securities purchased on 30th January 2026 (including MTF purchases) cannot be sold on 1st February 2026.
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Fund withdrawal requests placed after 3:30 PM on Friday, 30th January 2026 will be processed on 2nd February 2026.
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Call & Trade services will be available from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Pledging will be allowed; Un-pledging will not be processed during the session.
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Intraday equity margins may be adjusted, including possible reduction or withdrawal, depending on market volatility.
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Mutual Fund orders placed after 2:00 PM on Friday, 30th January 2026 will be processed on Monday, irrespective of the special session.
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AMO Order & Stock SIP Orders will be triggered as per the process
Best Practices for a Smooth Trading Experience:
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Ensure sufficient funds are added prior to Sunday, as heavy volumes may lead to payment gateway delays.
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Enabling DDPI is recommended for smooth and uninterrupted sell order execution.
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Kindly monitor margin updates and leverage changes throughout the session, as volatility may influence intraday risk parameters.