Muhurat trading 2026 nears as Sensex, Nifty Diwali record is cited
In short
Muhurat Trading 2026 was about to start in a few hours. Mint Markets said that since 2006, the Sensex has finished lower only four times in special Diwali sessions, while the Nifty 50 has finished lower only five times.
That makes the festive session a closely watched event for traders looking at past market trends.
What the reporting says
Muhurat Trading 2026 was set to begin in a few hours, with Mint Markets citing that since 2006 the Sensex has ended lower only four times and the Nifty 50 only five times in ceremonial special Diwali sessions. The summary framed the note around the festive trading session and its past market performance. No opening time, session outcome or specific stock moves were given in the source snippet.
Why it matters
Mint Markets highlighted the approach of Muhurat Trading 2026 and pointed to the historical record of special Diwali sessions since 2006. The note said the Sensex has ended lower only four times and the Nifty 50 only five times in those sessions. The brief matters to equity traders watching sentiment around the ceremonial session and broader Indian stock-market behavior.