NSE New Rule: F&O market closing time extended from August 3; check new timings

Get ready for a change in the stock market! Starting August 3, 2026, the F&O market will stay open an extra 10 minutes, closing at 3:40 pm. This is to match new rules in the cash market. NSE said "the extension is aimed at aligning derivatives trading." It gives traders more time to adjust positions.