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Stock Markets to Open for One Hour for Muhurat Trading on Diwali
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:43 PM
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Indian stock exchanges will remain open for one hour on Diwali to facilitate Muhurat Trading, allowing investors to buy their preferred stocks during this auspicious time.
The Indian stock market is set to observe the traditional practice of Muhurat Trading on the occasion of Diwali. In line with this custom, the exchanges will remain open for a specific one-hour window on the festival day.
This special trading session is designed to allow investors to purchase their chosen stocks during an auspicious time. The tradition of buying shares on Diwali is long-standing in the Indian financial sector, symbolizing prosperity and good luck for the coming year.
Market participants are expected to participate in this brief but significant session, which serves as a ceremonial start to the festive trading period. The one-hour duration ensures that traders can complete their transactions without disrupting the regular holiday schedule.
This special trading session is designed to allow investors to purchase their chosen stocks during an auspicious time. The tradition of buying shares on Diwali is long-standing in the Indian financial sector, symbolizing prosperity and good luck for the coming year.
Market participants are expected to participate in this brief but significant session, which serves as a ceremonial start to the festive trading period. The one-hour duration ensures that traders can complete their transactions without disrupting the regular holiday schedule.