NSE Timings 2025
The National Stock Exchange facilitates trading in the equities segment throughout the week, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and exchange-declared holidays. Understanding the detailed market schedule is crucial for investors and traders to optimize their trading strategies. Below are the key trading sessions and their timings:
Pre-Open Session
The pre-open session occurs from 09:00 AM to 09:08 AM, allowing for order entry and modification. It includes a random closure during the last minute, followed by immediate order matching after the window closes.
Regular Trading Session
The regular trading session runs from 09:15 AM, marking the market's open time, until 03:30 PM when the market closes for the day.
Closing Session
Conducted between 03:40 PM and 04:00 PM, the closing session helps finalize and confirm the closing prices of the market.
Block Deal Session
The block deal session consists of two windows:
Morning Window: 08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
Afternoon Window: 02:05 PM to 02:20 PM
Muhurat Trading
Muhurat Trading is a special stock market event that takes place during Diwali, celebrated for an entire hour. This year's Muhurat Trading will happen on October 21, 2025 (Tuesday), aligning with the Diwali Laxmi Pujan.
Source: NSE, BSE