Overview
- Equity, currency, interest‑rate and commodity trading resumes today after the Oct. 2 nationwide holiday that closed NSE, BSE, money and forex markets.
- Regional bank closures continue on Oct. 3–4 for Durga Puja/Dasain in Sikkim (Gangtok), while most other locations operate per the RBI state‑wise calendar.
- Digital channels remain available for customers, though branch‑linked services such as cheque clearing, RTGS and NEFT may face next‑day processing.
- NSE and BSE list two more market holidays this month on Oct. 21 and Oct. 22, with a one‑hour Diwali Muhurat session on Oct. 21 from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm and trade modifications allowed until 2:55 pm.
- The RBI’s 2025–26 calendar shows about 15 scheduled October bank holidays, translating to roughly 20–21 closed days with weekends, so customers should check city‑specific schedules before visiting branches.