Overview
- RBI’s calendar lists October 2 as a nationwide bank holiday that coincides with regional observances such as Dussehra and Vijaya Dashami.
- NSE and BSE are shut today with no trading in equities, derivatives, SLB, currency or EGR, and call money, forex and MCX markets are also closed.
- State-wise closures were in effect on October 1 for Dussehra/Navami/Durga Puja across several states, with more regional bank holidays through the month.
- UPI, internet and mobile banking and ATMs continue to operate, but branch-dependent services such as cheque clearing and some RTGS/NEFT processes may face delays.
- Exchanges confirm a Diwali Muhurat trading session on October 21 from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm, with settlement obligations applying; markets are also closed October 21–22 for Diwali.