NSE Records $4.2 Billion in Stock Trading During CAS's First
NSE Records $4.2 Billion in Stock Trading During CAS's First
Key Highlights
- MUMBAI: Monday’s Closing Auction Session (CAS) went off smoothly with Rs 39,718 crore (about $4.2 billion) worth of stocks traded on NSE alone during the session.
- It was also the day when MSCI emerging market index rebalancing, that was worth about $4 billion, took place during the last half-an-hour of trading, part of which overlapped with the CAS on the bourses.In the run up to the rebalancing, there were apprehensions in the market about the new system being able to handle such large volumes during CAS, more so after Thursday’s volatility in sensex and bankex on BSE.
- On that day, the two indices had swung wildly with each crashing about 3% and within minutes recovering to close in the red.NSE on Monday recorded a turnover of Rs 39,718 crore during CAS with a market share of almost 100% on the first ever index rebalancing day after CAS went live on Aug 3, a release from NSE said.
Mumbai witnessed a successful Closing Auction Session (CAS) on Monday, with Rs 39,718 crore (approximately $4.2 billion) worth of stocks being traded on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) alone during the session. This marked a significant milestone for CAS, which was first launched on August 3.
The success of the session can be attributed to the efficient management of large volumes, particularly in light of MSCI emerging market index rebalancing that took place during the last half-hour of trading.
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The MSCI emerging market index rebalancing process is a crucial event for investors, as it involves realigning portfolios at the closing price. The NSE release stated that "Index rebalancing days see heavy trading at the close, as index funds, exchange traded funds and other passive investors realign their portfolios at the closing price." This process often leads to increased market activity, particularly during the last half-hour of trading.
The apprehensions in the market about CAS's ability to handle large volumes were evident before the rebalancing event. The previous day, Thursday, saw significant volatility in the sensex and bankex indices on BSE, with each index swinging wildly However, despite these concerns, Monday's session remained smooth, with a market share of almost 100% for CAS on NSE.
According to the NSE release, Monday's CAS turnover was approximately 42 times the turnover recorded in the previous trading session. Furthermore, more than 98,000 unique investors participated in today's session, which is a testament to the growing interest and participation in CAS. The success of this session has paved the way for further growth and development of the platform.
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Dr. Chitra Kunte, Executive Director at NSE, stated that "CAS accounted for 22% of the day's total cash market turnover on NSE, and more than 98,000 unique investors participated in today's session." This data highlights the significant impact of CAS on the overall market activity, particularly in terms of investor participation.
The efficient management of large volumes during this session has set a new benchmark for the industry.
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