RBI Proposes Extended Market Hours and Harmonized Settlement Timings in Landmark Review

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the long anticipated recommendations of its Working Group on the comprehensive review of trading and settlement timings in financial markets regulated by the RBI. The report, submitted on April 30, 2025, aims to bring India's financial market infrastructure up to date, enhance liquidity, and align with international best practices.

 

Key Recommendations at a Glance

Why It Matters

With increased foreign participation, online trading sites, and payment systems working 24 hours a day, the current market timings were felt to be obsolete. All these are likely to: The above modifications are likely to:

Sources: RBI Working Group Report, Taxmann, Adda247, The Hindu BusinessLine