Muhurat Trading is an auspicious, symbolic one-hour special trading session conducted every year on Diwali to mark the beginning of a new Samvat (the Hindu calendar year). This time, it will mark the beginning of Samvat 2082.
The Muhurat Trading session, on the occasion of Diwali, will be held on October 21 this year, as per circulars issued by NSE and BSE dated September 22.
The Diwali Muhurat Trading session will be held between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm, and the trade modification end time will be 2:55 pm.
Diwali Muhurat Trading Session on October 21, 2025
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Normal Market Open Time | 1:45 pm |
| Normal Market Close Time | 2:45 pm |
| Trade Modification End Time | 2:55 pm |
Source: NSE and BSE circulars
“All trades executed in this Diwali Muhurat trading session shall result in settlement obligations,” National Stock Exchange of India Limited said in its circular.
Traders believe that investments made during this auspicious session can bring wealth and prosperity throughout the year.
Most people prefer buying stocks in this special trading session as a token of Goddess Lakshmi. Investors believe that the trading during this session benefits them throughout the year.
During this one hour, markets are known to be volatile.
In the Muhurat Trading session last year, BSE Sensex rose by 354.77 points (0.55%) to end at 65,259.45. As many as 28 stocks on the 30-share index settled in green in the first trading session of Samvat 2081.
The NIFTY50 closed 100.20 points (0.52%) up at 19,525.55, led by gains in IT, infrastructure and energy sectors. On the 50-share index, 43 stocks ended in green.
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