New Delhi. While preparations for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi are going on across the country on the occasion of Diwali, today is a very special day for stock market investors too. Despite it being Sunday, trading will take place in NSE and BSE on 8 November 2026. Actually, on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Muhurta trading is being organized in the stock market. The new Hindu Samvat 2083 will begin with this special session.
Muhurta trading is considered an old tradition of the Indian stock market. During this time, investors start the new financial year by buying shares at an auspicious time. Generally, in this trading, more importance is given to the feeling of auspicious beginning and prosperity than profits.
When will Muhurat trading take place on NSE and BSE?
This year Muhurta trading will be held on Sunday, November 8. Main trading on NSE and BSE will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. That means investors will get limited time for trading. Before this, there will be a pre-open session from 2:05 pm to 2:15 pm. After this the process of order matching and confirmation will be completed. Investors should keep in mind that the market will not trade throughout the day like normal days.
There will be special trading on MCX also
There will also be an opportunity for Muhurta trading for investors interested in the commodity market. The special session on MCX will begin at 2:05 pm, while the main trading will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. During this period, trading in commodity and index contracts can be done.
When will the trade be settled?
Settlement of deals made in equities during Muhurat trading will be done on Monday, November 9 under T+1 arrangement. Therefore, investors should also be aware of the rules related to settlement before doing business.
Why is Muhurta trading special?
Muhurta trading is related to the tradition of new beginnings on Diwali. In olden times, traders used to worship their new account books along with Lakshmi Puja, which is called Chopra Puja. Now this tradition is followed in the stock market also. Investors start the new year by purchasing their first share at an auspicious time.
In this way, this special trading on the day of Diwali is not only a business opportunity for investors, but also a symbol of tradition and auspicious beginning. However, it is important to keep in mind the market risk and your financial capacity while investing.