Pre-Market Session:

·        Timing: Occurs between 9:00 AM and 9:15 AM on both NSE and BSE.

·        Purpose: Aims to reduce volatility and set opening prices for stocks.

·        Order Placement: Clients can place limit or market orders during this session.

·        Order Handling: Exchanges collect, modify, or cancel orders during the first 8 minutes (9:00 AM to 9:08 AM).

·        Order Matching: Orders are matched, and trades are confirmed after the window closes around 9:07 AM to 9:08 AM.

Further details about pre-open sessions can be found on NSE.

Post-Closing Session:

·        Timing: Runs from 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM on both NSE and BSE.

·        Order Types: Only market orders are allowed for the equity segment during this session.

·        Product Code: Orders are available for equity alone, using the CNC (Cash and Carry) product code.

·        Order Placement: Clients can place buy or sell orders in the equity delivery segment at market price.

·        Execution: Market orders are executed at the closing price of the regular trading session.

·        Example: For instance, if the closing price of Reliance at 3:30 PM is ₹800, a market order placed between 3:40 PM and 4:00 PM will execute at ₹800.

·        Activity Level: The post-market session is less active compared to regular trading hours.

·        Market Depth: Stock movements can be tracked by viewing market depth from 3:40 PM to 4:00 PM.