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Muhurat Trading Returns to Indian Bourses on Diwali 2026
India's stock exchanges will hold their traditional one-hour muhurat trading session on November 8, 2026, coinciding with Diwali celebrations. The auspicious trading practice, observed for nearly seven decades, is believed to bring prosperity to investors and markets alike.
LSN India ·
Mumbai — India's premier stock exchanges, BSE and NSE, will observe their customary muhurat trading session on Diwali this year, continuing a tradition that has become an integral part of the festive season on Dalal Street.
The special trading window, lasting approximately one hour, will take place on November 8, 2026. During this brief session, investors participate in symbolic trades believed to usher in prosperity and good fortune for the financial year ahead. The practice has gained cultural significance beyond its commercial importance, blending India's investment practices with age-old traditions.
The BSE initiated this tradition in 1957, making it one of the oldest continuing practices on the Indian stock market. Since its inception nearly seven decades ago, the muhurat trading session has remained an unbroken ritual, observed consistently by both major exchanges despite market evolutions and regulatory changes.
The one-hour session typically opens in the evening and allows investors to make token trades. Many market participants view participation in muhurat trading as auspicious, aligning their investment journey with the festival of lights. The symbolic nature of the trades often takes precedence over their financial quantum, with many choosing to transact nominal amounts.