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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
India's National Stock Exchange is among the largest derivatives exchanges in the world by contracts traded. India's big IT services companies, such as TCS and Infosys, are listed here and on BSE, the country's other major exchange.
Regular hours: 09:15–15:30 local time
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Key facts
| Country and city | India, Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Operator | National Stock Exchange of India Ltd |
| Founded | 1992 (trading began in 1994) |
| Currency | INR |
| Regular trading hours | 09:15–15:30 local time (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Hours in your time today | Needs JavaScript |
| Auctions | Pre-open call auction 09:00–09:15. |
| Settlement | T+1 — Fully on T+1 since January 2023; an optional same-day (T+0) cycle is available for a limited list of stocks. |
| Price limits | Price bands per stock (such as 2%, 5%, 10% or 20%); market-wide circuit breakers at 10%, 15% and 20% index moves. |
| Minimum trading unit | 1 share |
| Regulator | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
| Main indices | Nifty 50, Nifty Next 50, Nifty IT |
| Technology benchmark | Nifty IT |
| Currency vs US dollar | 1 USD = 94.9649 INR (+1.86% in a week, ECB 16 October 2026) · all currencies |
Quick answers about NSE
What are the NSE trading hours?
Regular trading on NSE runs 09:15–15:30 local time (Asia/Kolkata) on trading days.
Does NSE close for lunch?
No. Regular trading on NSE runs without a midday break, from 09:15 to 15:30 local time.
What is the settlement cycle on NSE?
NSE uses T+1 settlement. Fully on T+1 since January 2023; an optional same-day (T+0) cycle is available for a limited list of stocks.
What currency does NSE trade in?
Shares on NSE trade in INR.
Listing boards and segments
- Main board — Main market.
- NSE Emerge — Platform for small and medium enterprises.
Technology companies listed on NSE
Examples of well-known listings to show the market's profile, not recommendations.
What investors should know
- Trading runs 09:15–15:30 India time after a 09:00–09:15 pre-open session.
- Settlement is T+1.
- Foreign investors generally invest as registered Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).
Upcoming closures
NSE holidays follow calendars that are set each year (such as the lunar new year), so this site does not predict them. Check the official NSE website for this year's closures. The live clock uses weekday hours for this exchange.
Recent updates for NSE
The Indian rupee rises 1.9% against the US dollar
Between Friday 9 October 2026 and Friday 16 October 2026 the Indian rupee strengthened from 96.73 to 94.96 INR per US dollar (ECB reference rates). For a US-dollar investor this adds to the return on shares priced in INR on NSE, even when the local share price does not change.
Compare NSE
Guides
T+1 Settlement Explained: Which Markets Settle Next Day
The US, Canada and India already settle share trades in one day; the EU, UK and Switzerland plan to follow on 11 October 2027. What T+1 means for your cash, dividends and trades abroad.
Global Stock Market Hours: When the Big Exchanges Overlap
When do Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Frankfurt and New York trade at the same time? Trading hours in UTC, the Europe–US overlap and why it changes twice a year.
Sources
Facts checked on 19 October 2026. Rules change: confirm details with the exchange or your broker before trading.