Muhurat Trade 2025: India celebrates the festival of lights – Diwali – today, October 20. But the question that many investors are seeking an answer to is whether the Muhurat trading session will also take place today or on the predetermined date of October 21, which is tomorrow. The Indian stock market opened for normal trading today, with the benchmark indices BSE and NSE showing signs of cheer. Sensex and Nifty rose nearly 0.7% in intraday trade to hit a fresh 52-week high. While the Diwali bonanza is clearly visible on Dalal Street, investors should know that the Muhurat trade will be done tomorrow itself on October 21 and not today. Muhurat Trading 2025: Date, Time, Meaning Both BSE and NSE have announced the Muhurat trading date as October 21 at the beginning of the calendar year. This year, despite Diwali being celebrated on October 20, the special one-hour trading session, which coincides with the festival, is celebrated a day later. Muhurat trading session 2025 will take place from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM, in a departure from the trend. Generally, this special one-hour trading session takes place in the evening. While the markets are generally closed for trading on Diwali, they open only for an hour for this special session. Despite the low volumes, many investors participate in the session to undertake token trading as it is considered a good sign to invest during this time. Generally, investors buy stocks during the Muhurat trade for the long term. Diwali also marks the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year, or Samvat, thus also making Muhurat trading an auspicious trade for Dalal Street investors. Muhurat Trading Muhurat Trading: Historical Trend and Outlook for the Year The market trend on Muhurat trading remains generally positive. History shows that the Nifty 50 index has risen in eight out of the last 10 Muhurat trades. Amisha Vora, Chairman and Managing Director, PL Capital, believes that Indian stocks are poised to outperform in the new Samvat on the back of earnings-led recovery. A strong macroeconomic picture also reinforces her positive view. According to Vora, GST reforms, ample liquidity and strong GDP trend underline the country’s resilient growth narrative. “The coming year offers investors an opportunity to participate in India’s next leg of consolidation, driven by revival in corporate earnings and broad-based economic expansion,” she added. Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The opinions and recommendations expressed are those of individual analysts or brokerage firms, not Mint. We advise investors to consult with certified experts before making any investment decisions, as market conditions can change rapidly and circumstances may vary.
Muhurat trading 2025: With Diwali today, will NSE and BSE hold the special session today or tomorrow?
