Indian Stock Market to Hold Special Muhurat Trading Session on Diwali Today

November 8, 2026

Mumbai: On the occasion of Diwali, the Indian stock market will hold a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday. This session will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. This will mark the beginning of Samvat 2083 in the Indian stock market. Significantly, the market is entering this new Samvat after seven consecutive trading sessions of strong gains.

The Indian stock market is starting Samvat 2083 in a strong position. Looking at the Muhurat trading sessions over the past 10 years (2016 to 2025), the Nifty and Sensex have closed with gains eight times. Only in 2016 and 2017 did the market decline. Meanwhile, since 2018, the Nifty has closed with gains in every Muhurat trading session.

According to market analysts, the trading sentiment remains positive this time too. Nifty 50 broke out strongly from its previous narrow range and closed above the crucial 25,000 level.

Nifty crosses 25,000 for the first time since February

The stock market witnessed a strong rally on Friday. Nifty 50 crossed the 25,000 mark for the first time since February, closing at around 25,030, a gain of 2.01 percent.

Meanwhile, the Sensex jumped 1,718 points to reach around 81,028, a gain of 2.17 percent. Both major indices recorded their strongest weekly performance since February 2021.

Analysts say that global investors remain cautious regarding investments related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, domestic investors’ confidence remains strong and they are consistently buying when the market dips.

Advice to avoid haste during Muhurat trading

Market experts have advised investors and traders to exercise caution and focus on select stocks during Muhurat trading.

This special trading session, held on Diwali, is traditionally considered auspicious for starting investments and reviewing one’s financial portfolio. However, experts have advised against making hasty investment decisions in the excitement of the festival.

According to them, investors should consider the company’s fundamental performance, stock valuation, and their long-term financial goals before investing in any stock.

Long-term investors can use this opportunity to evaluate their investments and selectively invest in stocks of companies with strong fundamentals. Short-term traders are advised to monitor technical levels and global market signals before trading.

Experts will keep an eye on these sectors in Samvat 2083

Market experts have expressed a positive outlook on some key sectors for the new Samvat 2083. These include sectors related to banking and financial services, capital markets, manufacturing, global outsourcing and exports, consumption, and digital businesses.

According to experts, investment opportunities can be found in these sectors, but investors should make decisions based on market conditions and company performance.