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

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) proposed to introduce pre-open session for index & inventory futures within the equity derivatives section from December 8, 2025, in accordance to a round by the change.

“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 stated within the round printed August 28.

Speaking on the transfer, Sahaj Agarwal, Head of Derivatives Research at Kotak Securities, says that any step to reduce the uncertainty for contributors 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 stated.