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Muhurat Trading Session Marks Hindu New Year in India
20 Oct
Summary
- Muhurat trading session on October 21 to celebrate Diwali
- Indian stock markets closed on October 21 and 22 for Diwali
- Banks closed in most cities on October 20 for Diwali holiday
As of October 20, 2025, the Indian stock markets are open for regular trading, but investors are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Muhurat trading session. This special one-hour trading session, held every year on Diwali, symbolizes auspicious new beginnings and prosperity for investors.
The Muhurat trading session will take place on October 21, 2025, between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm, with a pre-opening session from 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm. This session also ushers in Vikram Samvat 2082, the Hindu New Year. Both the BSE and NSE will remain closed for regular trading on October 21 and 22 for the Diwali festival and Balipratipada, the day following Diwali.
Meanwhile, banks in most cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, will remain closed on October 20 for the Diwali holiday. However, banks in a few cities, such as Mumbai, Patna, and Jammu, will be open as usual on this day.
