What is an AMO and how to place it?

After Market Order (AMO) is a convenient feature that lets users submit orders beyond regular trading hours, with execution taking place when the market reopens. This is especially useful for individuals who aren’t able to actively monitor the markets during standard trading hours. AMOs are applicable across all product types—CNC, MIS, NRML—except for Cover orders (COs).

Here are the specific time frames during which you can place, modify, or cancel AMOs:

Equity

NSE: 3:45 PM to 8:57 AM

BSE: 3:45 PM to 8:59 AM

Currency

3:45 PM to 8:59 AM

F&O

3:45 PM to 9:10 AM

MCX

Orders can be placed anytime during the day. Those placed during market hours will execute the following day at 9 AM.

The AMOs are sent to the exchange at the following times:

Equity – Market and Limit orders: 09:00 AM

Equity – IOC validity, Disclosed quantity (less than 100% of sell quantity), Stop loss (SL), Stop loss – Market (SL-M): 09:15 AM

F&O: 09:15 AM

CDS: 09:00 AM

To submit an AMO, follow these steps:

Click on the stock you want to buy.

The order window will appear.

Check the box with the AMO option.

Fill in the necessary details and click on “Buy.”