BSE proposes pre-open session for equity derivatives to reduce volatility

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) proposed to introduce pre-open session for index & stock futures in the equity derivatives segment from December 8, 2025, according to a circular by the exchange.

“Exchange already supports Pre-Open Session trading in the Equity Segment; now same message structures and field definitions will be applicable for Pre-Open Session trading in the Equity Derivatives Segment,” the BSE said in the circular published August 28.

Speaking on the move, Sahaj Agarwal, Head of Derivatives Research at Kotak Securities, says that any step to reduce the uncertainty for participants in welcome. “Such steps only strengthen the framework for participants and increase the traders’ confidence. Pre-opening, just like in cash market, if introduced in futures segment will only help reduce uncertainty in volatile times, give some time for traders to plan and take more informed decisions,” he said.