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70 Minutes, A New Samvat: Your Muhurat Trading 2026 Cheat Sheet
NDTV Profit 4 hrs ago·8 Nov 2026, 7:33 am
The festive season in India kicks off with Muhurat Trading, a special one-hour session held on Diwali. This year, the market will open for a brief 70-minute window on November 1, 2026, to mark the start of a new financial year. It is a traditional time for investors to buy gold, silver, or stocks, symbolizing prosperity for the coming year.
For traders, this session is unique because it operates on a different clock. While the regular cash market closes at 3:30 PM, equity derivatives will remain open for an additional 10 minutes, until 3:40 PM. This gives F&O traders a short window to square off positions or adjust their portfolios before the market closes for the day.
Investors should approach this session with caution. The volume is typically lower, and liquidity can be thin. It is best to focus on long-term wealth creation rather than short-term speculation during this brief window.
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