National Stock Exchange of India Market Hours in IST
NSE is open 9:15 AM IST – 3:30 PM IST IST, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Pre-market trading begins at 9:00 AM IST IST.
Today's Trading Hours
Regular Session
| Event | Local Time | IST |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:15 AM | 9:15 AM IST |
| Close | 3:30 PM | 3:30 PM IST |
Pre-Market Session
| Event | Local Time | IST |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Market Open | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM IST |
| Pre-Market Close | 9:15 AM | 9:15 AM IST |
Weekly Trading Schedule
NSE trades Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
NSE Market Holidays 2026
The market is closed on these calendar dates in 2026.
Holiday list for 2026. Updated annually each January.
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Why Indian Investors Track NSE
NSE is India's primary exchange for equities and derivatives. With over 100 million Demat accounts, it is the world's largest derivatives exchange by volume. The pre-open session (9:00–9:15 AM IST) sets the opening price via call auction. F&O contracts expire on the last Thursday of every month; weekly Nifty 50 options expire every Thursday.