NSE launched a 15-minute pre-open session for equity derivatives from December 8 to improve price discovery.
Summary
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched a 15-minute pre-open session for equity derivatives on December 8 to enhance price discovery and market stability. This session, running from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM, applies to current-month and near-expiry next-month futures.
Key Points
- NSE introduced a pre-open session for equity derivatives.
- The pre-open session started on December 8.
- Duration: 15 minutes (9:00 AM - 9:15 AM).
- Applicable to current-month and near-expiry next-month futures.
- Aimed at improving price discovery and smoother market openings.
Full Article
The NSE has introduced a 15-minute pre-open session for equity derivatives starting December 8 to improve price discovery and ensure smoother market openings. The window runs from 9:00–9:15 AM and includes order entry, order matching, and a buffer period. It applies to current-month and near-expiry next-month futures but excludes far-month contracts, options, spreads, and corporate action–affected contracts.