Sensex and Nifty 50 have rarely fallen in Diwali Muhurat sessions
In short
Since 2006, Sensex has ended lower only four times in Diwali Muhurat sessions, and Nifty 50 has ended lower only five times. The numbers come as the market looks at the 2026 special Diwali session.
The history is used to show how rare weaker finishes have been in these ceremonial trading sessions.
What the reporting says
Sensex has ended lower on only four occasions since 2006, while Nifty 50 has finished lower in just five ceremonial Diwali sessions. The figures are presented as context for the special market session.
Why it matters
The brief highlights historical Diwali Muhurat Trading performance, noting that since 2006 Sensex has closed lower only four times and Nifty 50 only five times in these special sessions. The data is meant to frame market expectations around the ceremonial trading day. It points to a generally resilient track record in this holiday-linked market event.