**Muhurat Trading for Diwali on October 21: Check Timings**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Sep 22, 2025, 08:00 PM*
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a special Muhurat Trading session to commemorate Diwali this year. Scheduled for October 21, the session will run from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM. Notably, the pre-opening session will be held from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM, a change from the usual evening timing.
**What is Muhurat Trading?**
Muhurat Trading marks the beginning of a new Samvat, or Hindu calendar year. It is considered an auspicious time for trading, believed to bring prosperity and financial growth to investors and stakeholders. During this special session, various market segments will be covered, including equity, commodity derivatives, currency derivatives, equity futures and options, as well as securities lending and borrowing (SLB).
**Stock Market Closure and Trading Details**
On Diwali, the stock market will remain closed for regular trading, except for this exclusive one-hour Muhurat Trading session. All trades executed during this period will lead to settlement obligations. Despite its short duration, the session is conducted with full market formalities and records, just like any other trading day.
Investors often view Muhurat Trading as an auspicious opportunity to invest, with many purchasing shares for long-term holding or as part of family rituals during the festival.
**Historical Market Trends During Muhurat Trading**
Historically, Muhurat Trading sessions have tended to yield positive returns, even though the trading volumes are usually low. Over the last 16 years, the market indices have closed in the green in 13 of these sessions, highlighting the favorable trend associated with this event.
Last year’s Muhurat Trading saw the Sensex climb by 335 points (0.42%) to close at 79,724, while the Nifty gained 99 points (0.41%), ending at 24,304 — a strong finish that underscores the positive sentiment during this auspicious trading hour.
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Make the most of this festive trading opportunity by marking your calendars for October 21 and participating in the Muhurat Trading session to start the new Samvat year on a prosperous note.
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