Indian stock markets will open on Sunday, November 8, even though it is a national holiday. The reason is Diwali.
The special session is called Muhurat trading. Many investors see it as an auspicious time to buy and sell shares.
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday. The exchanges will be closed on Tuesday for Balipratipada.
Mint reported these details on Saturday.
The Week said the session has been extended to 70 minutes this year. That is longer than the usual short window.
Key points
- Stock markets open on Sunday, November 8, for Diwali Muhurat trading.
- The main live session is about 70 minutes, from around 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.
- Exchanges stay closed on Tuesday for Balipratipada.
- Reports give slightly different timings, so check the official notice.
So what are the exact timings?
Mint lists a block deal window from 1:50 pm to 2:05 pm. It also lists a live session from 2:20 pm to 3:15 pm.
After that, Mint gives a closing auction from 3:20 pm to 3:30 pm.
- 1:50 pm to 2:05 pmBlock deal window, per Mint's schedule
- 2:20 pm to 3:15 pmLive trading session, per Mint's schedule
- 3:20 pm to 3:30 pmClosing auction, per Mint. The Week lists one window, 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm
Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report
The Week gives one main window from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm instead.
The two reports do not fully match. One Mint line also mentions Friday, while its schedule is for Sunday.
Investors should confirm the timings with the exchange before trading.
What happened in past Muhurat sessions?
The Week cited Kotak Neo for the 2025 session. The Nifty 50 rose 0.1 per cent to finish at 25,868.60.
The Sensex rose 0.07 per cent to close at 84,426.34. Indices have closed higher in eight of the last 10 Muhurat sessions.
The report also says this is not a guarantee. Prices still depend on demand, company performance and global cues.
So why does this matter for ordinary investors?
According to The Week, many investors make small purchases during this session.
They do this to respect Goddess Lakshmi and to mark the Hindu financial year, Samvat.
The market also had a strong week. The Week said it held gains for seven sessions in a row.
It linked this to foreign buyers, a strong earnings season and an AI-linked sell-off on Wall Street.
