# Where to Track Indicative Closing Price Live During CAS Author: AlgoTest Author URL: https://algotest.in/blog/author/algotest/ Published: 2026-08-20 Category: Product Category URL: https://algotest.in/blog/category/product/ Meta Title: Where to Track Indicative Closing Price Live During CAS Meta Description: Track the live indicative closing price during CAS for NIFTY, SENSEX, and eligible F&O stocks using the AlgoTest Indicative Price Terminal. Tags: options, options trading Tag URLs: options (https://algotest.in/blog/tag/options/), options trading (https://algotest.in/blog/tag/options-trading/) URL: https://algotest.in/blog/where-to-track-indicative-closing-price-live-during-cas/ You may check NIFTY or SENSEX at 3:15 PM and assume that you are seeing the closing value. A few minutes later, you may find a different official close because eligible stocks enter the Closing Auction Session, also called CAS. You can follow this change on the [AlgoTest Indicative Price Terminal](https://algotest.in/chart/indicative). It lets you track where supported stocks and indices may close while CAS is running. ## Track Live Indicative Closing Prices on AlgoTest ![Where to Track Indicative Closing Price Live During CAS](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cmbhlz3q0002sxzc513a62pj5/images/image-1787211381238-compressed.png)AlgoTest Indicative Closing Price Terminal The terminal brings indicative prices into one searchable screen. You can track NIFTY 50, SENSEX, BANK NIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY, FINNIFTY, and eligible stocks. ![Where to Track Indicative Closing Price Live During CAS](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cmbhlz3q0002sxzc513a62pj5/images/image-1787211559871-compressed.png)AlgoTest Indicative Closing Price Terminal For each supported instrument, you can check. - Its indicative closing price. - Its spot last traded price, when available. - The difference between the spot price and indicative close. - A chart of how its indicative price changed during the session. You can view one minute close prices without logging in. You can [sign up](https://algotest.in/register?utm_source=blogs&utm_medium=organics&utm_campaign=seo&utm_source=blogs&utm_medium=organics&utm_campaign=seo) or log in to see live indicative price updates during CAS. You can also [learn more about CAS here.](https://algotest.in/blog/closing-auction-session) ## What Is the Indicative Closing Price The indicative closing price is the price at which a stock may close if the auction ends at that moment. It is a live estimate, not the confirmed closing price. It changes as people place, change, or cancel orders. The exchange confirms the final price after it closes order entry and matches eligible orders. Suppose a stock stops regular trading at Rs 1,000 at 3:15 PM. Its indicative price may move to Rs 1,006 as new orders enter. It may move again before the final close is set. This is why the last traded price and the official closing price may not be the same. Start Free ## How Does CAS Work CAS helps the exchange discover the closing price of eligible stocks. In the first phase, it applies to cash market stocks that have derivative contracts. Under the current [NSE Closing Auction Session rules](https://www.nseindia.com/static/products-services/closing-auction-session), CAS runs from 3:15 PM to 3:35 PM. - 3:15 PM to 3:20 PM. The exchange moves from regular trading to CAS and calculates the reference price. This reference price uses the volume weighted average price of trades from 3:00 PM to 3:15 PM. - 3:20 PM to 3:25 PM. You can place, change, or cancel market and limit orders. - 3:25 PM to 3:30 PM. You can place, change, or cancel only limit orders. The system closes order entry at a random time during the last two minutes. - 3:30 PM to 3:35 PM. The exchange matches [orders](https://algotest.in/blog/trading-orders-explained/) and confirms the closing price. The exchange first looks for the price at which the highest number of shares can be traded. If more than one price meets this rule, it checks the unmatched order quantity. It may also check which price is closest to the reference price. Check out: [Nifty Expiry Day: 7 Rules Every Options Trader Should Follow (2026)](https://algotest.in/blog/nifty-expiry-day/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&utm_source=chatgpt.com) ## Why Is the Indicative Price Useful The last traded price may pause during CAS, while the indicative price keeps changing with the auction order book. Tracking it helps you understand why the final close may differ from the value you saw at 3:15 PM. You can also see whether the auction points to a higher or lower close. This may be useful on [volatile](https://algotest.in/blog/implied-volatility-and-how-to-read-and-compute-iv) days and expiry days, when a change in the closing index value can affect option positions. ## How to Use the AlgoTest Indicative Price Terminal Open the [Indicative Price Terminal](https://algotest.in/chart/indicative). Check the NIFTY 50 and SENSEX cards for a quick market view. Next, use the search bar to find an index or stock. Compare the indicative close with the spot price. You can then open the chart to see whether the expected closing price moved higher or lower during CAS. This helps you understand why the final close may differ from the 3:15 PM value, especially on volatile days. Related: [Sensex Expiry Day: Date, Timing & 2026 Trading Guide](https://algotest.in/blog/sensex-expiry-day/?utm_source=chatgpt.com&utm_source=chatgpt.com) ### What You Should Keep in Mind The indicative price is not a guaranteed closing price. It can change until the order entry window ends. You should not use it as a standalone trading signal. Use it to understand the closing auction and follow where the market may settle. Always wait for the exchange to confirm the final closing price before treating it as official. ## Track Indicative Closing Prices With AlgoTest You do not need to check each stock or index separately during CAS. The [AlgoTest Indicative Price Terminal](https://algotest.in/chart/indicative?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=seo&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=seo) brings supported stocks and indices into one screen. With [AlgoTes](https://algotest.in/register?utm_source=blogs&utm_medium=organics&utm_campaign=seo&utm_source=blogs&utm_medium=organics&utm_campaign=seo) t, you can: → Track indicative closing prices during CAS. → Compare the indicative close with the spot LTP. → View price changes on a one-minute chart. → Search for supported stocks and indices. Follow where the market may close before the final price is confirmed. Free Sign Up ## FAQs Q: What is CAS in the stock market? A: CAS stands for Closing Auction Session. The exchange collects and matches orders during this session to determine the closing price of eligible stocks. Q: What are the Closing Auction Session timings? A: Under the current NSE schedule, CAS runs from 3:15 PM to 3:35 PM on trading days. Q: Which stocks are included in CAS? A: In the first phase, CAS applies to stocks in the cash market that have derivative contracts. Q: How is the indicative closing price calculated? A: The indicative closing price is based on the orders available in the auction. The exchange looks for the price at which the maximum number of shares can be matched. Q: Why is the closing price different from the last traded price? A: The last traded price comes from the most recent trade. The closing price of a CAS stock comes from the auction, so the two prices may differ. Q: Where can I track the indicative closing price live? A: You can use the AlgoTest Indicative Price Terminal to track live indicative closing prices for supported indices and eligible stocks from one searchable screen. --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---