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Diwali Muhurat trading 2026: NSE declares date, time for special trading session. Details here
Mint 14 hrs ago·19 Oct 2026, 1:52 pm
Muhurat trading is a special one-hour session held during Diwali, a major festival in India. It is traditionally considered an auspicious time to begin new financial ventures. For 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has set the date for this session to Sunday, November 8. The trading window will open at 2:20 pm and close at 3:30 pm, with a 15-minute pre-opening session starting at 2:05 pm.
This event is significant for investors as it marks the beginning of the new financial year in the Hindu calendar. While volumes are typically lower than on regular trading days, it is a symbolic start to the market's new cycle. For retail investors, it offers a chance to participate in the festive spirit of the markets. The session is open to all investors and will be conducted on a normal trading basis.
Excerpt from Mint
BSE and NSE announced that Muhurat Trading 2026 will take place on Sunday, November 8, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. A 15-minute pre-opening session will run from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm. Indian stock exchanges on Monday announced the timings for the Muhurat Trading 2026 session, a special trading session conducted by the BSE…Read the original at Mint
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