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Indian Bourse Closed for Diwali, Samvat 2082 Begins
22 Oct
Summary
- Indian stock market closed on October 22, 2025 for Diwali
- Nifty and Sensex ended Diwali Muhurat trading session higher
- New Hindu calendar year Samvat 2082 begins
On October 22, 2025, the Indian stock market, including the NSE and BSE, will remain closed for the Diwali festival. This closure marks the end of the Diwali Muhurat trading session, which was held the previous day.
During the Diwali Muhurat trading session on October 21, 2025, the Indian stock market witnessed heightened volatility but ultimately ended the session on a positive note. The Nifty 50 index closed 25 points higher at 25,868 points, while the Sensex ended 62 points higher at 84,426 points.
The closure of the Indian stock market on October 22, 2025, coincides with the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year, Samvat 2082. The Diwali festival, which is celebrated across India, is an important occasion that marks the return of the virtuous demon king Mahabali to Earth for one day. The festival also celebrates the victory of Lord Vishnu's Vamana avatar over Mahabali.
