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Muhurat Trading 2026 Live: NSE, BSE hold Diwali special session today, Nov 8, from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM. Track Sensex, Nifty updates as Samvat 2083 begins.
Muhurat Trading 2026 will mark the beginning of Samvat 2083, with investors taking part in the traditional Diwali trading session. (IMAGE: AI GENERATED)
India’s stock markets are set to open for a special trading session today (Sunday, November 8) for Muhurat Trading 2026, marking Diwali Lakshmi Pujan and the beginning of Samvat 2083, the new Hindu financial year.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will hold the special session despite Sunday being a regular trading holiday. Muhurat Trading is an annual tradition in the Indian stock market, with investors considering the occasion an auspicious time to begin investments and seek prosperity in the coming year.
Muhurat Trading 2026: Date And Timings
Muhurat Trading will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The main equity trading session on NSE and BSE is scheduled from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.
The pre-open session will run from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm. The broader schedule includes separate windows for block deals, closing auctions and other market segments.
The equity trading window for securities eligible for the Closing Auction Session may differ from that of other stocks. Investors should check the applicable exchange and broker schedules before placing orders.
What Is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading is a special stock market session held every year around Diwali. The word ‘muhurat’ refers to an auspicious time, and the session is traditionally associated with the belief that starting investments during this period can bring wealth and prosperity.
The tradition has been followed by Indian stock exchanges for decades. It allows investors and traders to participate in the markets during a short, specially designated window on Diwali, even when regular trading is otherwise suspended.
🪔 Muhurat Trading 2026: Your Diwali Market Timings At A Glance
| Trading Session | Timings (IST) |
|---|---|
| Block Deal Session | 1:50 pm – 2:05 pm |
| Pre-Open Session | 2:05 pm – 2:20 pm |
| Equity Trading Session | 2:20 pm – 3:30 pm |
| Closing Auction Session | 3:20 pm – 3:35 pm |
| Post-Closing Session | 3:50 pm – 4:00 pm |
Trading Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Occasion: Diwali Lakshmi Pujan | Samvat 2083
For many investors, the session is also symbolic. Families and market participants often use the occasion to begin a new investment, purchase shares or make token trades as they welcome the new Samvat year.
What Is Samvat 2083?
Samvat refers to the traditional Hindu calendar era. The new year beginning with Diwali in 2026 is Samvat 2083. Muhurat Trading marks the start of this new financial year for many market participants and is regarded as an occasion to reflect on investment plans for the year ahead.
Does Muhurat Trading Guarantee Profits?
No. Although Muhurat Trading is considered auspicious, it does not guarantee gains or protect investors against market risks. Share prices continue to move according to market conditions, company performance, demand and supply, and broader economic factors.
The session is also relatively short compared with a regular trading day. Investors should therefore avoid making decisions purely on sentiment or the belief that buying shares during the auspicious window will automatically deliver returns.
Those participating in Muhurat Trading should assess their financial goals, research the companies they intend to invest in and be mindful of volatility and liquidity during the special session.
When Will Markets Reopen After Diwali?
November 8 is the designated Muhurat Trading day. The exchanges will remain closed on Tuesday, November 10, on account of Diwali-Balipratipada, as per the 2026 trading holiday calendar. Normal trading will resume on the next scheduled trading day, Wednesday, November 11.
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Ask News18Muhurat Trading 2026 will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The main equity trading session on both the NSE and BSE is scheduled from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, preceded by a pre-open session from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm.
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