Pre-Opening Session (9:00 AM to 9:15 AM): This is the period to set opening prices, with active order placement for the first 8 minutes and price setting from 9:08 AM to 9:15 AM.
Normal Trading Session (9:15 AM - 3:30 PM): This is the main trading period where investors can actively buy and sell stocks on exchanges like the NSE and BSE.
Post-closing Session (3:40 PM - 4:00 PM): This is a shorter period used to calculate closing prices and allow limited trading for specific purposes.
Weekdays Only: The Indian stock market operates on a 5-day schedule, from Monday to Friday, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Market Holidays: The market also remains closed on various public holidays, which are pre-announced by the exchanges.
Major Indian Exchanges: The main stock exchanges in India where trading occurs are the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Brokers: Traders interact with the market by placing their buy and sell orders through a brokerage platform or online broker.
No Lunch Break: The Indian market does not have a lunch break during the trading hours, unlike some other global exchanges.
Intraday Trading: Traders often focus on intraday trading, completing buy and sell transactions within the regular trading hours from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.