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Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026: NSE, BSE to open for special session today; check timings
CNBC-TV18 9 hrs ago·8 Nov 2026, 2:39 am
India’s two major exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will hold the annual Diwali Muhurat trading session today. The one‑hour special window, scheduled around the start of the Hindu festival of lights, is a long‑standing tradition that marks the beginning of the financial year in the Vikram Samvat calendar.
The session often sees a surge in buying activity as retail and institutional investors look to start the new year on a positive note. Higher participation can lift volumes and, occasionally, push index levels higher, making it a useful barometer of market sentiment heading into the festive season.
Investors should keep an eye on the exact start‑end times, any price swings during the hour, and broader macro cues such as earnings releases or policy updates that may follow. The post‑session market reaction can also give clues about short‑term trends for the weeks ahead.
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