Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026 Scheduled for Sunday

Indian stock and commodity exchanges are preparing for a special trading session that will mark the official commencement of Samvat 2083. Investors across the nation eagerly await the annual ritual, which takes place on Sunday, November 8. During this period, the major financial hubs will open their doors for a brief yet significant window of market activity.

Understanding Muhurat Trading Time

The National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange have scheduled equity trading to take place between 2:20 pm and 3:30 pm. Meanwhile, the Multi Commodity Exchange will follow the exact same main trading window for its participants. Market participants often look forward to this symbolic event as a positive start to the traditional financial year.

Financial markets observe a special limited trading session to mark the beginning of Samvat 2083.

According to Ravi Singh, Chief Research Officer at Master Capital Service, market participants follow various observances during this time. Platforms handling user engagement note that comments on the event are moderated and will be allowed if they are about the topic and not abusive. Users can also choose a reason and click on the report button to alert moderators to take action if necessary.

Why it matters

This special trading session holds cultural and financial significance for market participants in India, setting a symbolic tone for the upcoming financial year. It affects traders and investors by providing a designated operational window on a weekend, maintaining a long-standing tradition within the country's financial ecosystem.