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BSE India (Bombay Stock Exchange)

Mumbai, India · SENSEX (BSE 30) · INR

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BSE India (Bombay Stock Exchange) Trading Hours

SessionLocal (GMT+5:30)UTCUS Eastern (ET)
Regular Session09:15 – 15:3003:45 – 10:0011:45 PM – 06:00 AM

Trading days: Monday – Friday. Closed on public holidays. UTC times shift with daylight saving time.

About BSE India (Bombay Stock Exchange)

BSE India, formerly the Bombay Stock Exchange, is Asia's oldest stock exchange, established in 1875 on Dalal Street in Mumbai. Today it is one of the world's largest exchanges by number of listed companies, with over 5,000 companies. The SENSEX — the BSE's 30-stock benchmark index — is India's most recognised market indicator. BSE operates alongside the National Stock Exchange (NSE) as India's two primary equity markets, with both exchanges sharing the same trading hours.

✓Asia's oldest stock exchange, founded in 1875 on Dalal Street, Mumbai
✓Over 5,000 listed companies — more than any other exchange in the world
✓The SENSEX is India's most recognised stock market index
✓India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) is unique — a half-hour offset from UTC
✓BSE and NSE (National Stock Exchange) share the same trading hours and most listed securities

Founded

1875

Benchmark Index

SENSEX (BSE 30)

Currency

INR

Trading Days

Mon – Fri

BSE India (Bombay Stock Exchange) — Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the BSE open?
BSE opens at 9:15 AM India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30), Monday through Friday. A pre-open session runs from 9:00–9:15 AM for price discovery.
What time does the BSE close?
BSE closes at 3:30 PM India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). India does not observe daylight saving time, so hours are consistently UTC+5:30.
What time is BSE India in US Eastern Time?
During EST (winter): BSE opens at 10:45 PM ET the previous evening and closes at 5:00 AM ET. During EDT (summer): BSE opens at 11:45 PM ET the previous evening and closes at 6:00 AM ET.
What is the SENSEX?
The BSE SENSEX (Sensitivity Index) tracks 30 of the largest and most actively traded companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange. Major constituents include Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Hindustan Unilever.
What is the difference between BSE and NSE?
Both BSE and NSE are India's primary stock exchanges with the same trading hours. BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) is older and uses the SENSEX as its benchmark; NSE (National Stock Exchange) is larger by trading volume and uses the NIFTY 50 as its benchmark. Most major Indian stocks are listed on both exchanges.

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