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Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty rose in most Muhurat sessions

2026-11-08 · 2 sources · Mint Markets

In short

India’s Muhurat trading session will mark Samvat 2083 on November 8 from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. The tradition has been around since 1957.

Over the past 10 years, Nifty 50, Sensex and Nifty Bank each rose in eight sessions. The gains were usually small.

What the reporting says

India’s Muhurat trading session, a Diwali tradition dating back to 1957, welcomes Samvat 2083 on November 8 from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. Over the past decade, Nifty 50, Sensex and Nifty Bank each posted gains in eight sessions, though returns were generally modest. The figures offer a historical snapshot of the special trading event.

Why it matters

The brief looks at the last decade of Muhurat trading, noting that Nifty 50, Sensex and Nifty Bank each posted gains in eight sessions. It also places the Diwali tradition back to 1957 and ties the 2026 session to Samvat 2083 on November 8. The data is presented as a record of modest but often positive returns in the special session.

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