Stock traders in India conduct Muhurat trading every year on the occasion of Diwali, considered to be the beginning of the Hindu calendar year. The trading is conducted for an hour to mark the start of the Hindu financial year, also known as Samvat.
Investors and brokers see this day as an auspicious day to start new trades and secure the blessings of Goddess Laxmi, who is the god of wealth and prosperity.
What is Samvat 2082?
The Hindu financial year is known as Samvat, first established by King Vikramaditya in 57 BCE. The investors conduct trading on Diwali with the belief that it will bring positive tone for the coming year and blessings of financial success.
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Key 2025 session timings
-Block deal session is conducted between 1:15 pm and 1:30 pm
-Pre-Open Session takes place between 1:30pm and 1:45 pm
-Normal market trading session, including that of equity, futures & options, commodities and currencies, is conducted between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm
- Call auction illiquid session between 1:30 pm and 2:15 pm
-Closing session between 2:45 pm and 3 pm
Trade timings for corporate bonds (T+1 Settlement)
The time period for trading, cancellations, modification and confirming is 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm.
Confirmation, modification and cancellation happens between 2:45 pm to 3 pm. Modification and cancellation happens between 3 pm and 3:15 pm.
Futures and options timing
The trading for F&O segment is conducted for an hour between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm.
How is it celebrated?
Stock traders have a tradition of commemorating the new year with token trades. Those who are not actively involved make a small symbolic investment with the belief of bringing fortune for the year ahead.
Brokers hold a ceremony of marking ledgers with turmeric, rice and flowers even though trading is done digitally now. Some trading firms perform worship their computers, trading terminals and account books.
Trading outlook
Historically, the day is considered to be positive and trades are conducted with festive optimism. The tradition of Muhurat trading began in 1957 in the Bombay Stock Exchange and later the National Stock Exchange also joined the symbolic celebration.
Despite typically modest trading volumes, the session often ends on a positive note, buoyed by the festive optimism of Diwali. This symbolic start to the new year sets an upbeat tone, inspiring traders to look ahead with confidence and hope.
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