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Markets Shut Monday for Ganesh Chaturthi
14 Sep
Summary
- Indian stock markets NSE and BSE closed Monday for Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Commodity market MCX has partial closure for the festival.
- Ganesh Chaturthi puja timings vary by city, including Mumbai and Delhi.
Stock markets across India, namely the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), were closed on Monday, September 14, in observance of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This holiday meant no trading activity for equities, derivatives, or related financial instruments throughout the day. Regular trading sessions on these exchanges were scheduled to resume on Tuesday.
The commodity market also adjusted its schedule for Ganesh Chaturthi. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) observed a shutdown during its morning session, from 9 am to 5 pm. Trading commenced later in the evening, at 5 pm, and continued until 11:30 pm, with extensions to 11:55 pm during US Daylight Saving Time periods.
Ganesh Chaturthi, a significant Hindu festival, was celebrated on Monday, September 14. The main rituals and welcoming of Lord Ganesha occurred during Madhyahna Kaal, the midday period considered auspicious as it aligns with the deity's birth. In Mumbai, the Puja Muhurat was from 11:20 am to 1:48 pm, while in Delhi, it was from 11:02 am to 1:31 pm.
