If you actively follow the Indian stock market, you might have come across the term Bhav Copy. It’s not a complicated technical word — rather, it’s one of the simplest and most reliable reports that stock exchanges publish every trading day.
In simple terms, a Bhav Copy is a daily trading report released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It contains detailed information about all the securities traded during the day — including their prices, trading volumes, and other important market data.
What Does a Bhav Copy Contain?
A Bhav Copy provides a detailed summary of how each listed stock or security performed throughout the trading session. It typically includes the following columns:
- SYMBOL – The stock or security code
- SERIES – The category or segment (e.g., EQ for equity, GS for government security)
- DATE1 – The trading date
- PREV_CLOSE – Previous day’s closing price
- OPEN_PRICE – Price at which the stock opened
- HIGH_PRICE – Highest price reached during the day
- LOW_PRICE – Lowest price reached during the day
- LAST_PRICE – The most recent traded price
- CLOSE_PRICE – Official closing price for the day
- AVG_PRICE – Average traded price
- TTL_TRD_QNTY – Total traded quantity
- TURNOVER_LACS – Total turnover in lakhs
- NO_OF_TRADES – Number of individual trades
- DELIV_QTY – Quantity delivered
- DELIV_PER – Percentage of delivery-based trades
Example of a Bhav Copy Record
Here’s an example of what a typical NSE Bhav Copy row might look like:
| SYMBOL | SERIES | DATE1 | PREV_CLOSE | OPEN_PRICE | HIGH_PRICE | LOW_PRICE | LAST_PRICE | CLOSE_PRICE | AVG_PRICE | TTL_TRD_QNTY | TURNOVER_LACS | NO_OF_TRADES | DELIV_QTY | DELIV_PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1018GS2026 | GS | 09-Sep-2025 | 111.00 | 107.95 | 110.00 | 107.90 | 110.00 | 110.00 | 107.93 | 985 | 1.06 | 4 | 985 | 100.00 |
Each row like this represents a single security. For equities, you’ll find familiar names such as RELIANCE, INFY, or TCS. For government bonds or debt instruments, you’ll see entries like the above.
Why Bhav Copy Is Important
The Bhav Copy is essential for traders, investors, and analysts for multiple reasons:
- Market Transparency: It provides an authentic and complete record of trading data published directly by the exchanges.
- Price Analysis: By comparing opening, closing, and volume data, analysts can identify stock momentum and market trends.
- Historical Research: Old Bhav Copies are archived and can be used to backtest strategies or analyze long-term price behavior.
- Automation: Developers often use Bhav Copy data to power tools, dashboards, or alert systems.
How to Access Bhav Copy Data
You can easily download the official Bhav Copy files from the exchange websites:
- NSE Bhav Copy: https://www.nseindia.com/all-reports
They are usually available in CSV or ZIP formats, which can be opened in Excel or imported into analysis software.
On our website, we automatically fetch and display this data in a simple interactive table with advanced filters — allowing you to explore the daily Bhav Copy without any manual downloads.
When Is the Bhav Copy Released?
Both NSE and BSE publish their Bhav Copy files after trading hours, usually by early evening. The data becomes publicly accessible once the markets have closed and settlements are processed.
Final Thoughts
At first glance, a Bhav Copy may look like just another spreadsheet. But for anyone serious about understanding daily market activity, it’s a treasure trove of insights.
Whether you’re an active trader analyzing volume shifts or an investor tracking price movements, the Bhav Copy gives you a clear, transparent picture of how the market behaved each day.
Author: BhavTable Editorial Team
Last Updated: June 1, 2024