{"id":19578,"date":"2025-10-21T02:37:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/is-stock-market-open-today-october-21-heres-when-muhurat-trading-will-take-place-markets-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T02:37:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:37:03","slug":"is-stock-market-open-today-october-21-heres-when-muhurat-trading-will-take-place-markets-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/21\/is-stock-market-open-today-october-21-heres-when-muhurat-trading-will-take-place-markets-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Stock Market Open Today, October 21? Here\u2019s When Muhurat Trading Will Take Place | Markets News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9648829\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 21, 2025, 08:03 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9648829\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3326066142 asubttl-schema\">BSE, NSE, and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will conduct the special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3326066142 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BSE, NSE, and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will conduct the special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Tuesday\" title=\"BSE, NSE, and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will conduct the special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Tuesday\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3326066142\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BSE, NSE, and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will conduct the special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Tuesday<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\"><strong>Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: <\/strong>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 on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">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.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">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.<\/p>\n<h3>Commodity Markets Schedule<\/h3>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">The MCX and National Commodity &amp; Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will also observe special Muhurat trading on October 21, 2025, with the following timings:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>MCX Pre-Open Session: 1:30 p.m. \u2013 1:44 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Muhurat Trading Window: 1:45 p.m. \u2013 2:45 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">During this one-hour period, all indices and commodities will be tradable, and client code modifications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">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.<\/p>\n<h3>Diwali Trading Schedule<\/h3>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">October 22, Wednesday<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>MCX: Closed during the morning session (10:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.), reopens for the evening session (5:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>NCDEX: Full trading holiday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">October 23, Thursday<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Both MCX and NCDEX resume normal trading operations across all segments and time slots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>History and Significance of Muhurat Trading<\/h3>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\">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.<\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">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.<\/p>\n<h3>Market Outlook: Optimism and Sector Rotation in Focus<\/h3>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">Experts anticipate a buoyant Muhurat session, with indices expected to stay in the green amid festive cheer and strong investor sentiment. \u201cAs we move into Samvat 2082, market sentiment remains firmly positive. Muhurat trading traditionally sees a buying bias as investors initiate long-term positions. Sectors such as consumption, autos, infrastructure, IT, and banking are likely to attract the most interest,&#8221; said Kranthi Bathini, Director of Equity Strategy at WealthMill Securities.<\/p>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">Bathini added that sustaining Nifty above 25,850 and Sensex above 84,350 would be crucial for an extended uptrend.<\/p>\n<p id=\"19\" class=\"story_para_19\">Independent analyst Ambreesh Baliga echoed this optimism, stating,\u201cSamvat 2082 could outperform the previous year as earnings recovery is likely from the next quarter. Consumption, FMCG, automobiles, BFSI, and specialty chemicals will lead the rally. While new highs are expected soon, a major breakout may come by January 2026, potentially taking Nifty beyond 28,000.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"20\" class=\"story_para_20\">Meanwhile, Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President of Research at Religare Broking, said,\u201cAs Nifty approaches 26,000, some consolidation is possible before a fresh breakout. The overall bias remains positive, with immediate support at 25,650 and major support near 25,450. We recommend a \u2018buy on dips\u2019 strategy focusing on large-cap and quality midcap stocks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Trading Strategy for Muhurat Session<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Preferred Sectors: Consumption, Automobiles, Banks &amp; Financial Services, IT, Infrastructure, Specialty Chemicals<\/li>\n<li>Investor Approach: Focus on high-quality large caps and structurally strong midcaps<\/li>\n<li>Sentiment: Bullish but disciplined \u2014 experts recommend staggered buying instead of aggressive lump-sum investments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Outlook for Samvat 2082<\/h3>\n<p id=\"24\" class=\"story_para_24\">With optimism surrounding earnings recovery, robust domestic demand, and festive tailwinds, this year\u2019s Muhurat trading is expected to set a positive tone for Samvat 2082.<\/p>\n<p id=\"25\" class=\"story_para_25\">Investors are likely to enter with a long-term wealth creation mindset, reaffirming confidence in India\u2019s growth story and the markets\u2019 potential to scale new highs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aparna Deb\" title=\"Aparna Deb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/aparna-deb-20948.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Aparna Deb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. 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