India's stock markets will make a special exception to their regular Sunday holiday schedule on November 8, 2026, as the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) prepare to host their annual Muhurat trading session for Diwali Laxmi Pujan. The special trading window will operate from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, giving investors an opportunity to participate in the traditional Diwali market session. Although November 8 falls on a Sunday, both exchanges will open for this limited period in keeping with the long-standing market tradition.
\n\nMuhurat trading is regarded as an auspicious occasion for investors to make symbolic investments and mark the beginning of a new Hindu financial year. The session attracts participation from retail investors and market participants who consider Diwali an appropriate time to initiate investments.
\n\nMuhurat Trading 2026: Complete NSE And BSE Schedule
\n\nInvestors planning to participate in the special session should take note of the different trading windows announced for November 8. Apart from the main trading period, the exchanges have scheduled separate windows for pre-opening, block deals and post-market activities.
\n\nHere is the complete schedule for the Diwali trading session:
\n\nBlock deal window: 1:50 pm to 2:05 pm
\n\nPre-opening session: 2:05 pm to…
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