National Stock Exchange of India Muhurat Trading

The National Stock Exchange of India announced a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session on October 21, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., to celebrate Diwali and the start of the new Vikram Samvat year (Samvat 2082). A 15-minute pre-open session will precede it. The JSE Limited is expected to hold a similar session. This annual tradition in India is considered auspicious by traders and investors, who believe it brings financial growth and prosperity. While markets are typically closed on Diwali, this symbolic session allows for trades across various segments like equity, commodity derivatives, and currency derivatives. The session is often volatile, with sentiment playing a larger role than immediate profitability, reflecting the enduring optimism in Indian stock markets.