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For the stock market traders and investors, Diwali is not just a festival of lights; it is also the beginning of prosperity in the capital market and they wait eagerly for the one-hour Muhurat Trading session held during the festival of lights each year . This year, 2025, there is a notable change in Muhurat Trading timing that investors and traders need to know.
Diwali will be celebrated across India on Monday, October 20, 2025. But Muhurat Trading will take place a day later, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have already confirmed it.
For the first time in decades, Muhurat Trading will be held in the afternoon instead of the traditional evening hours.
Muhurat Trading Timing:
According to NSE and BSE circulars, Muhurat Trading 2025 will take place on Tuesday, October 21, during the following schedule:
The market will remain closed for the rest of Diwali day, except for this one-hour session. The exchanges will also observe a holiday on Wednesday, October 22, on account of Diwali Balipratipada.
What Is Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour session. This is conducted by the Indian stock exchanges every Diwali. The term “Muhurat” signifies an auspicious time that is believed to bring luck and prosperity.
This is the beginning of the new Samvat year in the Hindu calendar. During this auspicious hour, before placing the first trade, investors, traders, and their families perform worship of the account books, which is called Chopda Pujan .
This is not just a financial event but an emotional and cultural celebration — a combination of tradition with modern investing. Traders often buy blue-chip or long-term growth stocks, ETFs and such long-term investment instruments during this hour as it is the beginning of a prosperous year ahead.
Brokerage-Free Trading
Most of the leading stockbrokers in India waive off brokerage charges during Muhurat Trading. Investors and traders can buy or sell shares without paying any brokerage fees during this session.
Why the Shift to Afternoon?
Traditionally, Muhurat Trading takes place in the evening, usually between 6 PM and 7 PM. But this year, the session has been moved to the afternoon, from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM.
According to reports, this is done by exchanges to simplify post-market operations, align with new clearing and settlement systems, and make participation easier for global investors and NRIs in different time zones.
Furthermore, the afternoon timing also allows traders to complete their transactions early and spend the evening celebrating Diwali rituals with family, without disruption.
Market Sentiment
If we simply analyse the historical data , over the last five years (2020-2024),the Nifty 50 index delivers positive returns on every Muhurat Trading day). Returns during this period have ranged between 0.40% and 0.90%, reflecting festive optimism and strong investor sentiment.
Many families use this time to buy a few shares as a blessing for prosperity, gifting them to children or loved ones as part of their Diwali celebration as well as future financial security.
Disclaimer:
This article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. Readers should consult certified financial advisors before making investment decisions.
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