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\u201cXYZ Ltd. shares fall over 6% after block deal worth \u20b92,100 crore\u201d If you are an active follower of stock market updates, you have probably seen this kind of news. But what exactly is a block deal?<\/span><\/p>\n

Stock market<\/strong><\/span><\/a> fluctuations primarily depend on two key groups of investors: institutional and retail. Both actively trade a substantial volume of shares.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bulk and block deals refer to high-volume transactions conducted on the NSE or BSE in a single instance. These high-value trades, along with bulk deals, play a crucial role in influencing stock prices and market sentiment.<\/span><\/p>\n

This blog will clear all your doubts regarding <\/span>BTF <\/b>(Block Trading Facility), including its work, key features, advantages, regulatory guidelines and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Understanding Block Trades\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

When discussing BTF or Block Trade Facility, the most important and common question that comes to mind is <\/span>\u2018What is BTF?\u2019.<\/b> A block trading facility enables large-scale securities transactions in the stock market. It typically involves at least 5,00,000 shares or a minimum value of \u20b95 crore (or its equivalent in other currencies) for BSE trades and 5,00,000 shares or a minimum value of \u20b910 Crore (or its equivalent in other currencies) for NSE trades.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both the buyers and sellers privately negotiate and execute these deals outside regular market channels to prevent sharp price fluctuations that could result from placing such large orders publicly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In India, stock exchanges regulate block trades with specific rules. A transaction is classified as a block deal if it involves at least 0.5% of a company\u2019s total listed shares. To ensure transparency, such deals must be reported.<\/span><\/p>\n

These trades take place during specific time slots, such as the morning session (8:45 AM to 9:00 AM) and the afternoon session (2:05 PM to 2:20 PM). To ensure market stability, the agreed-upon price for block trades must remain within a specific range relative to the prevailing market price.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Institutional investors, including mutual funds, hedge funds, and investment banks, primarily utilise block trades. These transactions enable them to buy or sell large quantities of securities without significantly impacting market prices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Brokers play a crucial role in facilitating block trades by maintaining confidentiality and minimising market disruptions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>How a Block Trade Facility Operates?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

After understanding <\/span>what is BTF<\/b>, let us understand how the <\/span>block trading facility<\/b> (<\/span>BTF<\/b>) works in a few steps:<\/span><\/p>\n