Muhurat trading is a special trading session that takes place on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, in India. During Muhurat trading, the stock exchanges in India open for a limited duration, usually an hour, allowing traders and investors to conduct buy and sell transactions in the equity market. In 2024, Muhurat trading will take place on “01-November, 2024”. Pre-open session goes on from 6:00 PM to 6:08 PM. After this, there is a continuous trading session that begins at 6:15 PM and finishes at 7:15 PM.
The Muhurat Trading session is scheduled between 6 pm and 7 pm. It mars the commencement of the new Samvat 2081, according to the circulars issued by the exchanges.
| Market Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | ||
| Pre Open* | 05:45 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Normal Market | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| Closing Session | 07:10 PM | 07:20 PM |
| Derivatives | ||
| F&O, Currency, MCX | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
However, the regular trading session will remain closed on the occasion of Diwali. Only the one-hour long Muhurat Trading session will be there in the evening.
The Muhurat Trading session pre-opens from 5.45 pm to 6.00 pm.
The Muhurat Trading session consists of all the market segments which includes equity, commodity derivatives, currency derivatives, equity futures & options (F&O), securities lending & borrowing (SLB), and so on, all within that slot of one hour.
Muhurat trading began in the 1950s when the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) began the practice of opening the exchange for one hour on Diwali. Initially, it was to celebrate the festival and to bring traders and investors together on an auspicious note. Over time, the practice gained popularity, and other exchanges such as the National Stock Exchange (NSE) also began observing muhurat trading. Muhurat trading is governed by the same rules and regulations as regular trading. The trading session is for one hour and is conducted in the evening on Diwali. During this time, the market opens for trading in equities, derivatives, and currency derivatives. Please keep in Mind: However, commodities trading is not allowed during muhurat trading. While muhurat trading is a token trading session, it promotes unity and camaraderie among market participants. It is still important for market participants to exercise caution while trading during this time.
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