NSE and BSE Announce Diwali Muhurat Trading for November 8
What Happened
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) announced on October 19 that their annual Diwali Muhurat trading session will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Continuous equity trading is scheduled from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM IST, preceded by a pre-opening session from 2:05 PM. Regular market trading will remain closed for the holiday.
Key Takeaways
Investors will have a special 70-minute trading window on Diwali, despite the regular market holiday. Muhurat trading is an annual tradition, with separate timings for pre-opening and other market activities.