The NSE will introduce the Closing Auction Session (CAS) framework in the equity derivatives segment from August 3, 2026. While market closing time will be extended by 10 minutes to 3:40 pm, the key change is the adoption of an auction-based mechanism to determine closing prices, aimed at improving price discovery and aligning cash and derivatives market settlements.
Sensex rises over 200 points, Nifty above 24,000; Maruti Suzuki shares jump 3%
Indian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday, with both Sensex and Nifty climbing approximately 0.4% after a dip in the previous session. The Sensex surged over