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BSE, NSE Hold Diwali Muhurat Trading Today in Rare Afternoon Slot

The one-hour ritual marks the start of Samvat 2082, with trades carrying normal settlement obligations across equity, F&O, currency, commodities, SLB.

Overview

  • Trading runs from 1:45 to 2:45 PM IST with a pre-open at 1:30 PM, marking an uncommon shift from the traditional evening window.
  • Multiple segments are available for the session, including equities, futures and options, currency and commodity derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing.
  • Commodity bourses MCX and NCDEX are also conducting Muhurat sessions, aligning pre-open at 1:30 PM and trading from 1:45 to 2:45 PM.
  • Markets are closed for regular trade today except for the Muhurat window, with a full holiday on October 22 for Balipratipada.
  • All Muhurat trades carry standard settlement, and equity delivery deals from October 20 and today are scheduled to settle on October 23; analysts caution on thin liquidity and higher volatility despite a historical bias to end higher.