Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025 India
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Oct 09, 2025 · Last updated Oct 20, 2025
The Muhurat Trading session on the BSE and National Stock Exchange of India is a symbolic event that fosters positive sentiment and optimism among investors, often leading to a green close for indices like S&P BSE Sensex and NIFTY 50. While trading volumes are typically light, it reinforces faith in India's economic growth and encourages long-term investment intentions.
Muhurat Trading is an annual one-hour stock trading session held on Diwali by the BSE and National Stock Exchange of India, marking the Hindu New Year, Samvat 2082. This tradition, which began with the BSE in 1957 and was adopted by the National Stock Exchange of India in 1992, is considered an auspicious time for investors in India to make purchases, seeking prosperity and good fortune. For 2025, the session will take place on Tuesday, October 21, from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM, with a pre-open session from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM. It blends faith and finance, with investors often performing Lakshmi Puja and making symbolic investments. Historically, indices like S&P BSE Sensex and NIFTY 50 have often closed positively during these sessions, driven by festive optimism. All trades during this special window will adhere to standard settlement rules, with equity delivery orders placed on October 20 and 21 settling on October 23 due to a holiday on October 22.
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