What time does the Indian stock market open?

NSE and BSE pre-open session starts at 9:00 AM IST. Regular continuous trading begins at 9:15 AM IST and runs until 3:30 PM IST. MCX commodity trading starts at 9:00 AM and extends until 11:30 PM IST.

What are MCX trading hours in India?

MCX trades from 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM IST on weekdays. During US daylight saving time (roughly mid-March to early November), MCX extends to 11:55 PM IST. The evening session from 5:00 PM onward is the most active.

How many holidays does the Indian stock market have?

NSE and BSE observe approximately 14-15 trading holidays per year. The exchange publishes the complete holiday calendar at the start of each year. Saturday and Sunday are non-trading days. MCX follows a slightly different calendar with fewer holidays.

What is the best time to trade in the Indian stock market?

The best times are 9:15-10:00 AM IST for high volatility breakout trades and 10:00-11:30 AM IST for trend-following setups with institutional order flow. Avoid the lunch lull from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM unless you are a scalper.

Market Guide Updated: April 2026 10 min read

Indian Stock Market Timing: NSE, BSE, MCX Hours

Complete guide to Indian stock market timing. NSE, BSE, MCX, and NCDEX trading hours, pre-open session, holidays, and best times to trade.

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Indian Stock Market Timing: NSE, BSE, MCX Hours

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