GENERAL3 Sept 2026
NSE pre-open session rules to change from September 7: Here's how the new system will work | Stock Market News
From Monday, September 7, National Stock Exchange's pre-open session changes. Order entry is split into two phases. Between 9:00 and 9:05, investors can place, modify or cancel market and limit orders. Between 9:05 and 9:10, only limit orders are accepted; market orders get rejected. These rules cover all equity market securities, including SMEs, InvITs and REITs, and align with Sebi's Closing Auction Session.
Key Statutory Highlights
- NSE will split pre-open order entry into two phases starting September 7, 2026.
- From 9:05 to 9:10, only limit orders can be placed, modified or cancelled; market orders will be rejected.
- The change aligns the opening price process with Sebi's Closing Auction Session and covers all equity market securities, including SME securities, partly paid-up securities, InvITs and REITs.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before trading in the pre-open session on or after September 7, check your broker platform and use limit orders for any order placed between 9:05 and 9:10, because market orders will not be accepted.
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