The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has proposed to introduce pre-open trading sessions in futures and options (F&O) starting December 8, 2025. This move aims to improve price discovery and align the derivatives market with the cash market, where pre-open sessions are already available.
In its statement, BSE said the pre-open session will be applicable for both index and stock futures in the equity derivatives segment. The exchange clarified that there will be no new changes in APIs or market data broadcast structures, making the rollout smooth for members. Testing for the new system will begin in a simulation environment from October 6, 2025, and members have been advised to make the necessary changes and test their applications in advance.
At 2 pm on August 28, BSE shares were trading 0.5% lower at ₹2,206 apiece.
Meanwhile, broader capital market stocks extended their decline as selling pressure continued in Indian equities after the US imposed a steep 25% additional tariff on Indian imports. At 1:50 pm, the Sensex dropped 593 points to 80,193.39, while the Nifty fell 164 points to 24,547.80.
Among key losers, 360 One Wam slipped 4%, while UTI AMC and Angel One fell around 3.5% each. Shares of MCX and HDFC AMC were down by 3% and 2%, respectively.
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Source: Moneycontrol
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