The Diwali Muhurat Trading session for 2025 will be held on Tuesday, October 21, marking the beginning of Samvat 2082, the new year in the Hindu calendar.
This year, the special one-hour session shifts to the afternoon from its traditional evening slot.
Muhurat Trading is a symbolic trading session conducted annually on Diwali to mark the start of the Hindu financial year. It is considered an auspicious time for investors to make new investments and set a positive tone for the year ahead.
Despite being short, all trades made during this session are real and settled under normal market rules.
Segment | Session | Start Time | End Time |
Equity, Futures & Options (F&O) | Pre-Open Session | 1:30 PM | 1:45 PM |
Equity, F&O, Currency Derivatives | Normal Muhurat Trading Session | 1:45 PM | 2:45 PM |
Commodity Derivatives (MCX/NCDEX) | Normal Muhurat Trading Session | 1:45 PM | 2:45 PM |
All Segments | Closing Session / Trade Modification Cut-off | 2:55 PM (approx.) | 3:05 PM (approx.) |
For many traders and investors, Muhurat Trading is more than just a symbolic event; it’s a tradition rooted in optimism and prosperity. It offers an opportunity to begin the financial year on a positive note and make long-term investments in an auspicious setting.
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The Diwali Muhurat Trading session 2025 presents a brief yet significant opportunity for investors to participate in the markets during this festive period.
With all major exchanges aligning their schedules for the afternoon, market participants can plan their trades in advance to make the most of this auspicious occasion.
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Published on: Oct 20, 2025, 1:11 PM IST
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