This time on Monday, the day of Diwali (Deepawali 2025), the stock market will be open for the whole day. That means, on the day when there will be Diwali holiday in the entire country, the stock markets will remain open. Muhurat trading takes place on the day of Diwali, which is considered auspicious. In such a situation, there has been a change in the timing of Muhurta trading.
Actually, this time there is confusion among people regarding Diwali and Muhurat trading, on which day is Diwali and on which day will Muhurat trading take place? According to the scriptures, Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya and this time Amavasya is starting from 20th October, hence Diwali will be celebrated on 20th October only. But stock markets will remain open on this day.
stock market Muhurat trading on 21st
Whereas the stock market will celebrate Diwali on 21st October in the afternoon. Diwali On the occasion of 2025, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have announced the schedule of market holidays and Muhurta trading. Muhurta trading is organized every year on Diwali for the stock market. This time the Muhurta trading time has been fixed not in the evening like usual, but from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm.
According to the information given by BSE, the stock market will remain closed on the occasion of Balipratipada on Wednesday, 22nd October. Normal trading in the market will take place on October 23. Before this, there will be trading throughout the day on 20th October, while on this day there will be celebration of Diwali in the entire country.
Muhurta trading this time in the afternoon
According to the notification released on the stock market website, the market will remain closed on 21 October 2025 (Tuesday) on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja (Diwali). Muhurta trading will be organized on this day only in the afternoon from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. Next day, on 22nd October (Wednesday), there will be no trading on the occasion of Balipratipada. like this, investmentWho will get market leave for two consecutive days.
Muhurta trading marks the beginning of the new financial year (Samvat 2082) according to Indian tradition. During this time, investors start their new investments and this is seen as an auspicious sign. Like every year, this time also transactions will be allowed in equity, future, option, currency and commodity derivatives segments.
Avoid trading with emotions
Both NSE and BSE have also clarified that deals executed during the Muhurta trading session will be settled normally. Usually this session is symbolic, but many investors associate it with the beginning of new investments and the hope of auspicious profits in the long-term portfolio.
Market experts believe that positive sentiments and festive enthusiasm during Diwali can bring a slight rise in the market. However, investors are advised not to take big risks due to emotions during Muhurta trading and make their investments wisely.
(Note: Before investing in the stock market, definitely take the help of a financial advisor)
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