The stock market opens today for a special session. This is no ordinary trading day. It is Diwali Muhurat Trading, a cherished tradition in India’s financial calendar.
Regular stock market operations are suspended across major Indian exchanges on October 21, 2025. Instead, a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session will be conducted. This event celebrates the beginning of the new Hindu financial year, Samvat 2082.
Investors and traders eagerly participate in this symbolic entry into prosperity. The tradition is regarded as an auspicious start to the year. It draws people from all walks of financial life.
Both the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will open for this special window. The pre-open session begins at 1:30 p.m. Actual Muhurat trading runs from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
All transactions made during Muhurat trading carry usual settlement obligations. This means they are treated just like a normal trading day. There are no exceptions or special rules for these trades.
Commodity traders also join in the festivities. The Multi Commodity Exchange and National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange will conduct Muhurat trading simultaneously. Their schedules align closely with the stock exchanges.
MCX’s pre-open session runs from 1:30 p.m. to 1:44 p.m. Muhurat trading follows from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Client code modifications are allowed until 3:00 p.m.
NCDEX follows a nearly identical schedule. This coordination ensures all markets move together. It maintains harmony across India’s financial ecosystem.
The day after Diwali brings partial operations. On October 22, MCX closes for the morning session but reopens from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. NCDEX observes a full-day trading holiday.
Normalcy returns on October 23. Both exchanges resume regular trading across all segments. Standard hours apply without any restrictions.
This tradition dates back to 1957 on the BSE. The NSE adopted it in 1992. It has deep roots in Indian financial culture.
The ritual connects to Chopda Pujan, the ceremonial worship of account books. This one-hour session symbolizes new beginnings. It brings financial blessings and cultural continuity.
Investors see it as a time to invoke prosperity. The Muhurat trading session is more than just buying and selling. It is a spiritual and financial renewal.
Markets pause for tradition yet embrace modernity. The blend of old customs with new technologies defines this event. It is a unique feature of India’s evolving economy.
Every trade placed carries hope for the year ahead. Samvat 2082 begins with optimism and ritual. The markets echo with the sounds of celebration and commerce.