What are the trading hours for a stock on the listing day after its IPO?
On IPO listing day, stocks trade from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a special pre-open session from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for order entry, matching, and buffer periods.
You can trade IPO-listed stocks from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM on their listing day. However, there is a pre-open session between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, during which the following activities take place:
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Timings |
Activity |
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Order entry period |
9:00 AM to 9:35 AM |
You can place, modify, or cancel only limit orders for new listings (IPOs) and re-listed instruments. |
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9:35 AM to 9:45 AM |
You can place, modify, or cancel only limit orders. The system will randomly close all pending orders at any time between 9:35 AM and 9:45 AM. Orders are executed immediately when the order entry period closes. For example, if the system closes pending orders at 9:40 AM, your order will be executed around 9:40 to 9:41 AM and will not wait until 9:45 AM for execution. |
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Order matching and trade confirmation period |
9:45 AM to 9:55 AM |
The exchange matches your orders to determine the opening price of the stock. You cannot place new orders during this time. |
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Buffer period |
9:55 AM to 10:00 AM |
The system prepares for normal trading. You cannot place, modify, or cancel orders during this buffer period. |
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Trading hours |
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
You can place, modify, or cancel orders normally during regular trading hours. |
You can refer to BSE circular for more information. For more details about normal trading hours, visit the stock market timing page.
