NSE International Exchange Trading Hours: NSE International Exchange (NSEIX), based at GIFT City in Gandhinagar, has introduced near round-the-clock market operations, extending its trading window to 23 hours and 30 minutes a day. The revised timings came into effect on Monday, November 2, 2026.
According to a press release issued by the exchange on Tuesday, November 3, the extended trading framework is designed to provide international investors and market participants with greater flexibility to trade across global time zones.
The exchange said it completed its first day of operations under the revised schedule, marking a milestone in its efforts to improve access to international financial markets.
What are the new NSE International Exchange trading hours?
The exchange said the initiative establishes a near 24-hour market across five trading days, allowing participants to access trading opportunities during Asian, European and American market hours.
The extended window is intended to help investors respond to international developments and manage their market exposure across different time zones.
Why has NSEIX extended its market timings?
According to the exchange, the revised trading hours are aimed at strengthening GIFT City’s position as an international financial centre connecting India with global capital markets.
The longer trading window is expected to provide greater flexibility to international investors and trading participants who operate across multiple time zones.
The exchange said the initiative also reflects its focus on global accessibility, technology-led market infrastructure and the development of an efficient international trading ecosystem.
What did NSEIX CEO say about the new trading framework?
Commenting on the development, V. Balasubramaniam, Managing Director and CEO of NSEIX, said:
“The extension to 23.5-hour trading at NSEIX is an important milestone in our endeavor to create a globally accessible marketplace from GIFT City. By enabling market access across all time zones, we are providing participants with greater flexibility and strengthening GIFT City’s connectivity with global financial markets.”
How will NSEIX manage near round-the-clock operations?
NSEIX said its advanced technology infrastructure supports the extended trading environment by enabling rapid system maintenance and updates.
According to the exchange, maintenance between sessions can be completed within three minutes, while end-of-day maintenance takes less than 15 minutes.
The exchange said the new framework is supported by comprehensive technological and operational arrangements designed to facilitate extended market operations.
What is NSE International Exchange?
NSE International Exchange is a multi-asset international exchange established at GIFT City on June 5, 2017. It is recognised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
The exchange offers products including Indian single-stock derivatives, index derivatives, currency derivatives, depository receipts and global stocks.
Its primary market offerings include the listing of equity shares, debt securities, real estate investment trusts (REITs), infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) and other securities under the applicable IFSCA regulatory framework.
NSEIX said it would continue expanding international market access and strengthening its market infrastructure to meet the evolving requirements of global participants.