In keeping with its annual tradition marking the start of the new Hindu financial year (Samvat 2082), the BSE, National Stock Exchange (NSE), and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will conduct the special Diwali Muhurat trading session today, October 21, 2025. (Image: AI-Generated)
The one-hour Muhurat trading session, considered an auspicious beginning to the Hindu calendar year, will take place between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., with a pre-open session from 1:30 p.m. on both the NSE and BSE.
According to official schedules, all trades executed during the Muhurat session will carry regular settlement obligations, meaning delivery and payment duties for buyers and sellers will be settled as on any normal trading day. (Image: AI-Generated)
The MCX and National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will also observe special Muhurat trading on October 21, 2025, with the following timings: MCX Pre-Open Session: 1:30 p.m. – 1:44 p.m. | Muhurat Trading Window: 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (File Photo)
During this one-hour period, all indices and commodities will be tradable, and client code modifications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Similarly, NCDEX will hold its pre-trade session from 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., followed by Muhurat trading between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. (File Photo)
Muhurat trading is a long-standing Diwali tradition first introduced by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in 1957, and later adopted by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in 1992. (File Photo)
Historically, brokers performed Chopda Pujan, a ritualistic worship of account books, during this auspicious hour to mark the beginning of the new financial year with prosperity and good fortune. (File Photo)
Experts anticipate a buoyant Muhurat session, with indices expected to stay in the green amid festive cheer and strong investor sentiment. Investors are likely to enter with a long-term wealth creation mindset, reaffirming confidence in India’s growth story and the markets’ potential to scale new highs. (File Photo)
