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Stock market holidays for Diwali: When are NSE, BSE open? Check Muhurat trading timings

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Domestic bourses will operate on an altered schedule across the Diwali festivities, maintaining regular operations on Dhanteras before pausing for the weekend. A dedicated one-hour trading session will occur on Sunday, November 8, featuring pre-open matching and a continuous trading window ending at 3:30 pm. Equity trading will subsequently shut down on Tuesday, November 10, for Diwali-Balipratipada. In contrast, the Multi Commodity Exchange will resume activity during the evening hours of that Tuesday holiday after closing its morning session.

Key points

  • Investors must navigate a fragmented operational calendar that features both special week…: Investors must navigate a fragmented operational calendar that features both special weekend trading and full weekday trading halts.
  • Equity markets will remain entirely closed on Tuesday, November 10, in observance of the…: Equity markets will remain entirely closed on Tuesday, November 10, in observance of the Diwali-Balipratipada festive holiday.
  • Commodity market participants retain partial access to trading on November 10 due to the…: Commodity market participants retain partial access to trading on November 10 due to the scheduled reopening of the evening session.

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NEW DELHI: Diwali festivities have begun, and investors are wondering when stock markets will remain open and closed for trading. The festival brings with it a series of celebrations, from Dhanteras and Naraka Chaturdashi to Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

Amid the festive rush, investors looking to make their traditional Diwali investments may also want to keep an eye on the stock market calendar. Dalal Street will follow a slightly different schedule over the festive weekend, with a special Sunday trading session planned to mark the occasion.

When will Dalal Street remain open and closed for tradingOn Dhanteras, November 6, stock market will remain open, following its usual routine.

On November 7, Saturday, stock markets will remain closed for the usual weekend break.

Trading will resume on Sunday, November 8, for the traditional Diwali Muhurat Trading session. The one-hour trading window will give investors an opportunity to mark the beginning of the Hindu financial year, Samvat 2083, with their customary Diwali trades.

So, while markets will remain open for this special session, investors should note that regular trading hours…

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