Muhurat Trading: On the occasion of Diwali, a special session of Muhurta trading was organized in the stock market. In this session, both Sensex and Nifty indices closed with a rise. Investors started the new Samvat year 2082 with a positive attitude. Sensex gained 62.97 points, while Nifty 50 registered a rise of 25.45 points. Today Sensex closed at 84,426.34 and Nifty 50 index closed at 25,868.60 points. The stock market will remain closed tomorrow on the occasion of Diwali Padwa.

Strong buying was seen in midcap and smallcap shares during Muhurta trading. Nifty Midcap closed at 59,409.55 with a gain of 65.05 points and Nifty Smallcap closed at 18,300.65 with a gain of 94.50 points. In the sectoral index, Nifty IT closed at 35,299.75 with a rise of 7.15 points. However, Nifty Bank recorded a decline of 26 points and closed at 58,007.20. Today, investors’ buying focused on media, metal and pharma stocks, while a slight decline was seen in realty and pharma sectors.

Who benefited the most in Muhurta trading?

During Muhurta trading, the maximum rise was seen in the shares of Bajaj Finserv. This share closed at ₹ 2163.15 with a rise of 1.11%. Infosys shares registered a gain of 0.72% and reached ₹1472. Axis Bank shares closed sharply at ₹1234. Mahindra & Mahindra gained 0.60% and Tata Motors gained 0.55% to close at ₹401.90. HDFC Bank shares rose 0.40% to ₹1007.30. Power Grid closed 0.38% higher at ₹288.80, while L&T closed 0.34% higher at ₹3887. Apart from this, shares of Adani Ports, BEL, State Bank of India, Sun Pharma and Tech Mahindra also saw a rise.

Which stocks fell in Muhurta trading

A slight decline was recorded in some major stocks during Muhurat trading. Reliance Industries shares fell 0.11% to close at ₹2146.15. ITC shares also declined by 0.11% and closed at ₹412.50. Shares of UltraTech Cement fell 0.21% to close at ₹12,310. Apart from this, a slight decline was also seen in the shares of Asian Paints, TCS, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

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Diwali Stock Market Holiday: Preparations for the festive season are going on in full swing. There will be a holiday in almost the entire country on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Along with this, stock markets will also remain closed on account of Diwali. However, Muhurta trading will definitely happen. Stock markets will remain closed on 21st and 22nd October. Diwali and Lakshmi Puja will be celebrated on 21st October. Besides, Muhurat trading will also take place on this day. A holiday has been declared on 22nd October due to Balipratipada. Muhurat trading will be done on 21st October in both the major exchanges of the country, BSE and NSE.

Muhurta trading time?

Muhurat trading session will be organized in both BSE and NSE exchanges on October 21 from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. Along with this, the time for pre-open session has been fixed from 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm. There is a lot of curiosity among investors regarding Muhurta trading. Investors consider this occasion auspicious and do auspicious trading for success and progress in their portfolio. If we talk about the last few years, after the Muhurat trading, the stock market has closed with a green mark.

What is Muhurat Trading?

The tradition of Muhurta trading has been going on for years. The market does not remain open the entire time on the Muhurat trading day. The market is opened for special, 1-hour trading sessions. This session is traditionally considered auspicious for investors. Investors generally buy and sell shares on Muhurta trading days. It is believed that on this day Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, blesses investors. Due to which they get profit on their investment throughout the year.

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Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: The festival of Diwali will be celebrated on 20 October this year. Usually the stock market is closed on this day, but there is a special ritual, which has been celebrated in the stock market for years. Muhurta trading is being talked about here. Its importance is more than the business being done in the stock market daily. This trading session is very popular among many investors across the country. On the occasion of Diwali, a special trading session is kept in the Indian stock market, which is known as Muhurta Trading. Indian investors consider it auspicious. It is believed that the investment made during Muhurta trading keeps happiness and prosperity throughout the year.

Why is Muhurta trading special?

Diwali is considered to be the beginning of the new year. During this time, many businessmen open their new account or start a new business and by worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, investors seek blessings for their business and investment. Keeping this tradition in mind, such a session was started in the stock market. Those investing in the stock market consider it auspicious sign. During this time, with the hope of being Barkat throughout the year, old investors add some new stocks to their portfolio and new investors start their portfolio.

History of Muhurta trading was a long history

Muhurta trading is a symbol of spirituality and business tradition in Indian culture. Diwali is considered to be the beginning of the new year, and by worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on this day, investors seek blessings for their business and investment. Those who invest in the stock market consider it auspicious sign and for this reason this trading is organized every year on Diwali. Muhurta trading has a long history. It started in 1957 at Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The National Stock Exchange (NSE) also started in 1992. Today, investors in India are widely following participation in Muhurta trading.

Diwali Muhurta Trading 2025

Indian Stock Exchange BSE and NSE will open for one hour special ‘Muhurta’ trading between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm on 21 October 2025. The block deal session will start from 5:30 pm and end at 5:40 pm. The pre-open session will start from 5:45 pm and close at 6:00 pm.

Should you invest in Muhurta trading?

If you also want to step into the stock market with new investment, then the option of Muhurta trading can prove to be better for you. Since there is a positivity in the market during this time, people buy stocks keeping positive feelings in their mind, so it is auspicious for new investment, new beginnings. Old investors also invest in the hope of good returns during this period. Many times, in this one hour, it earns thick, in such a situation, Muhurta trading remains attractive among investors.

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