NSE, BSE set Diwali Muhurat trading for Nov. 8, 2026
In short
BSE and NSE have set Diwali Muhurat Trading for Sunday, November 8, 2026. The special session will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, with a 15-minute pre-open session.
This matters to traders because the annual session is tied to Diwali and the start of the Hindu calendar year. The reports do not say how much trading volume or market impact to expect.
What the reporting says
BSE and NSE announced Diwali Muhurat Trading for Sunday, November 8, 2026, with a session from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm and a 15-minute pre-opening period. The published schedules also cover separate timings for pre-open trading, block deals, IPOs, call auctions and closing procedures. The reporting says the special session marks the start of the Hindu calendar year, but further market impact is not stated.
Why it matters
BSE and NSE announced the Diwali Muhurat Trading schedule for November 8, 2026, with the special session running from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm and a 15-minute pre-open window. The reported schedule also includes separate timings for block deals, IPOs, call auctions and closing procedures. It is a market tradition tied to Diwali and the start of the Hindu calendar year, but the reporting does not state any expected trading impact.