Bulk and Block Deals on NSE BSE Today

Bulk Deals on NSE / BSE:

The NSE Bulk Deals Data section, tells you about all the bulk deals that took place on a given day.

A bulk deal happens when the total quantity traded is more than 0.5% of the total number of shares of a company.

Bulk deals may happen via normal trading windows provided by stock brokers during trading hours.

The broker responsible for facilitating the trade order is required to tell NSE about the bulk deal.

Bulk deals usually involve Institutitons and occasionaly High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs).

NSE Bulk deals data is available for everyone. Bulk deals that happen through a single trade, the exchanges are immediately notified about it. If a bulk deal takes place in the form of multiple trades, the stock exchage is reported within an hour from the closing time.

Bulk deals are not the same as block deals.

A deal is qualified as a bulk deal when total quantity traded is more than 0.5% of the total number of shares of a company. On the other hand, a deal qualifies as a block deal if when the minimum trade quantity is 5 lakh shares or 5 crore. Unlike bulk deals, block deals can only happen through a special trading window (open for only 35 minutes in the morning trading hours) and in a single trade.

Difference Between Bulk Deals and Block Deals

While bulk deals and block deals both involve large trades, they have distinct characteristics:

Bulk Deals

• Volume Requirement: Trade volume must exceed 0.5% of the company’s total shares.

• Execution: Conducted through normal trading windows during market hours.

• Reporting: Can be reported immediately or within an hour after market close, depending on trade structure.

Block Deals

• Volume Requirement: Minimum of 5 lakh shares or ?5 crore in trade value.

• Execution: Executed through a special trading window open for only 35 minutes during morning trading hours.

• Trade Structure: Must occur as a single transaction.

Why Are Bulk Deals Important?

Bulk deals often provide significant insights into the market. Here’s why they matter:

Market Sentiment

• Large-scale buying or selling can indicate institutional interest or disinvestment in a particular stock.

Stock Price Movements

• Bulk deals can lead to short-term price fluctuations, creating opportunities for traders.

Investor Insights

• Tracking bulk deals can reveal which stocks are being accumulated or offloaded by major market players.