What is an AMO (After Market Order)?

An AMO (After Market Order) lets you place orders outside regular market hours, either after the market closes or before it opens. It is ideal for customers who cannot monitor the market during live sessions but still want to participate.

With AMO, you can:

• Plan trades at your convenience

• Avoid missing opportunities due to time constraints

• Queue your orders for execution at the next market open

How to Place an AMO on Upstox?

Step 1: Log in to your Upstox account.

Step 2: Choose the stock/future/option you want to trade from your watchlist.

Step 3: Tap Buy or Sell. You will see “Placing After Market Order (AMO)”.

Step 4: Enter the order details (price, quantity, order type).

Step 5: Tap Review Order → Submit.

Step 6: Check the status of your AMO under the Orders tab.

How does AMO (After Market Order) execution work?

Upstox first validates after-market orders and then sends them to the Exchange for execution. Order placement depends on the margin availability in your Upstox account.

1. At the time of placing the order.

When you place an AMO, the system checks if you have sufficient margin in your account.

• If sufficient margin is available, the order is accepted and kept pending until the market opens.
• If not, you’ll need to add funds before placing the order.

2. Before triggering the order to the exchange.

When the market opens, the system rechecks your margin before sending the order to the exchange.

• In case of market orders, the required margin is calculated using the Last Traded Price (LTP). If LTP is unavailable, the previous day’s closing price is considered.
• The order is sent to the exchange only if sufficient margin is available; otherwise, it is rejected.

Please note - The order execution happens at the exchange level without any broker’s intervention.

Updated AMO Timings Across All Segments:

Below are the latest AMO timings, updated in line with the new F&O Pre-Open session effective 8 December 2025.

NSE & BSE EQ (Equity):

• 4:05 PM to 12:00 AM
• 5:00 AM to 8:59:59 AM
• 9:08 AM – 9:14:59 AM (after pre-open session and before market opens)

F&O (Futures & Options):

• 3:31 PM to 12:00 AM
• 5:00 AM to 9:14:59 AM

CDS (Currencies):

• 5:01 PM to 12:00 AM
• 5:00 AM to 8:59:59 AM

MCX (Commodities):

• 5:00 AM to 8:59:59 AM

These timings ensure maximum flexibility, especially for traders who prefer planning trades ahead of the market.