Muhurat Trading on November 8, 2026: Timings of BSE and NSE

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have scheduled a special Muhurat Trading session on November 8, 2026, coinciding with Diwali, as reported on the exchange filings on October 19, 2026.  

This session will feature specific timings for trading across various segments, including equity, derivatives, and commodities. 

NSE Muhurat Trading Timings 

The NSE Capital Market Segment will commence with a Block Deal session from 13:50 to 14:05 hours. The Pre-open Order Entry is set from 14:05 to 14:15 hours, followed by Normal Market Continuous Trading from 14:20 to 15:15 hours. The Closing Auction Session (CAS) for securities will occur from 15:15 to 15:20 hours, with the CAS Order Entry Period from 15:20 to 15:30 hours. 

The Commodity Derivatives Segment will open at 14:20 hours and close at 15:30 hours. The Currency Derivatives Segment will follow the same schedule, with trade modifications closing at 15:40 hours. 

The NSE also released a circular related to NSE Electronic Gold Receipts. The Normal Market continuous session operates from 14:20 hours until 15:30 hours. A dedicated Block Deal Session is scheduled inside this window, starting from 14:35 hours to 14:50 hours. The Trade Modification cut-off time opens with the market at 14:20 hours and concludes at 15:40 hours. All trades executed during this special session result in binding settlement obligations. 

BSE Muhurat Trading Schedule 

The BSE Equity Segment will open its preliminary Log-in window from 13:15 to 13:50 hours, followed by a Block Deal Window from 13:50 to 14:05 hours. Continuous Trading for main board shares will run from 14:20 to 15:30 hours. The Equity Derivatives Segment will have Continuous Trading from 14:20 to 15:40 hours. 

The BSE Currency Derivatives Segment will have a Log-in from 13:15 to 14:20 hours, with Continuous Trading from 14:20 to 15:30 hours. The Commodity Derivatives Segment will follow the same schedule, with trade modifications allowed until 16:00 hours. 

The BSE had released a circular related to BSE Electronic Gold Receipts Notice 20261019-13 dictates the schedule for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment. The initial Log-in phase lasts from 01:15 pm to 02:05 pm. Pre-Open Order Entry runs from 02:05 pm to 02:13 pm, followed by order matching. Continuous Trading runs from 02:20 pm to 03:30 pm, closing completely at 03:50 pm. 

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Contact and Support Information 

For any queries related to the NSE trading session, members can contact the helpdesk at 1800-266-0050 or email msm@nse.co.in. For BSE-related inquiries, the helpdesk can be reached at 022-45720400/600 or 022-69158500, with email support available at bsehelp@bseindia.com. 

Conclusion 

The NSE and BSE have outlined specific timings for their Muhurat Trading session on November 8, 2026, across equity, derivatives, and commodity segments. This session aligns with Diwali celebrations, providing a unique trading opportunity. 

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