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Auction session volumes hit rock bottom

IN · 2026-08-17

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Key takeaway

Trading volumes in Indian stock exchanges have plummeted after the introduction of a new 15-minute closing auction session.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerThe introduction of a 15-minute closing auction session reduces trading volumes.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLower trading volumes lead to decreased market liquidity, making it harder for investors to execute trades.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onReduced liquidity impacts the ability of SMEs to raise capital, as fewer transactions may lead to wider spreads and higher costs.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youWithheld This step of the chain is withheld. The reason is set out in the notice above — a deliberate omission, not missing data.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: LiveMint Markets

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