Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026: Equity, Commodity, and Derivative Timings

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 3 Nov 2026, 6:44 pm IST

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026 on November 8 will have special sessions across equity, commodity, and derivative markets with usual settlement norms.

On Diwali 2026, Indian stock exchanges will hold the customary Muhurat Trading session, marking the start of the Hindu fiscal year, Samvat 2083. Scheduled for Sunday, November 8, the session provides a ceremonial trading period with pre-open, block deal, and normal market sessions across equity, derivatives, and commodities.

For 2026, the session is planned as a specific market window, preceded by specific preparatory sessions, lets take a look at the schedule.

Equity/Capital Market Muhurat Trading Timings for Diwali 2026 (with CAS)

Segment	Start Time	Close Time / End Time
Block Deal Session	1:50 PM	2:05 PM
Pre-Open Session	2:05 PM	2:20 PM
Normal Market Session (Continuous CTS)	2:20 PM	—
Normal Market Close (Only for CAS Securities)	—	3:15 PM
Reference Price Calculation & CAS Transition	3:15 PM	3:20 PM
Closing Auction Session (CAS) Order Entry	3:20 PM	3:30 PM
CAS Order Matching & Trade Confirmation	3:30 PM	3:35 PM
Normal Market Close (For Non-CAS Securities)	—	3:30 PM
Post Close Session	3:50 PM	4:00 PM
Trade Modification Cut-off	2:20 PM	4:15 PM

Derivatives (F&O and Currency) Muhurat Trading Timings for Diwali 2026

Segment	Start Time	Close Time
Normal Market Session	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
Trade Modification End	2:20 PM	3:50 PM

Commodity Derivatives Muhurat Trading Timings for Diwali 2026

Segment	Start Time	End Time
Normal Market	2:20 PM	3:30 PM
Position Limit / Collateral Setup	2:20 PM	3:40 PM
Trade Modification End	2:20 PM	3:40 PM

Significance of the Diwali 2026 Muhurat Trading

Muhurat Trading combines cultural symbolism with market participation. For many, it is a way to begin the new financial year with transactions executed during an astrologically favourable window.

The session is open to all investors with a Demat and trading account.

Conclusion

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026 provides an intersection of cultural practice and market activity, with special sessions for equity, derivatives and commodities. It allows participants to trade within a designated one-hour window, while all settlements follow standard protocols. The event remains a notable part of India’s financial calendar, blending tradition with the operations of modern markets.

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Published on: Nov 3, 2026, 1:12 PM IST

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