Indian markets rise in Diwali Muhurat session on 8 November

Indian markets rise in Diwali Muhurat session on 8 November

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The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 rose about 0. 25%–0. 30% during the one-hour Diwali Muhurat trading session on 8 November 2026, according to Livemint.

The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange had announced that they would hold the special session on that, despite it being a regular market holiday, with trading scheduled from  pm to  pm to mark the start of the Hindu financial year Samvat 2083. Analysts urged investors to focus on selective, quality stocks, and banking and financial-services shares had led a rally on the preceding.

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National Stock Exchange (NSE) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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November 08, 2026
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Indian markets open higher in Diwali Muhurat Trading session
Indian markets open higher in Diwali Muhurat Trading session

Livemint • 08 Nov 09:44

The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 rose around 0.25%-0.30% during the ceremonial Diwali Muhurat Trading session on 8 November 2026.

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Banking Shares Lead Indian Market Rally Ahead of Diwali Muhurat Trading Session
Banking Shares Lead Indian Market Rally Ahead of Diwali Muhurat Trading Session

NDTV • 08 Nov 06:25

Banking and financial services stocks drove a rally on Friday, while Indian exchanges announced the schedule for the special Diwali Muhurat trading session.

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Indian stock exchanges schedule special Muhurat trading session for Diwali
Indian stock exchanges schedule special Muhurat trading session for Diwali

Business Standard • 08 Nov 01:44

The NSE and BSE will conduct a limited-hour Muhurat trading session on Diwali, with a pre-opening period from 2:05 PM to 2:20 PM and continuous trading from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM.

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NSE, BSE and MCX schedule special Muhurat Trading session for Diwali on Nov 8
NSE, BSE and MCX schedule special Muhurat Trading session for Diwali on Nov 8

Moneycontrol.com • 08 Nov 01:28

India's major stock and commodity exchanges will hold a one-hour Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8, to observe Diwali and the start of Samvat 2083, with trades settled the next day.

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November 07, 2026
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India's BSE and NSE to hold one-hour Muhurat Trading session on Sunday
India's BSE and NSE to hold one-hour Muhurat Trading session on Sunday

The Economic Times • 07 Nov 08:09

The Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will open for a one-hour Muhurat Trading session on Sunday from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm to mark the start of Samvat 2083, with analysts urging selective, quality-focused investing.

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November 06, 2026
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Indian stock exchanges schedule special Muhurat trading on Nov 8 and close on Nov 10 for Diwali
Indian stock exchanges schedule special Muhurat trading on Nov 8 and close on Nov 10 for Diwali

The Economic Times • 06 Nov 05:24

BSE and NSE will hold a one-hour Muhurat trading session on Sunday, Nov 8, and will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 10, for the Diwali-Balipratipada holiday.

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November 05, 2026
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NSE and BSE to Hold Special Muhurat Trading Session on November 8, 2026
NSE and BSE to Hold Special Muhurat Trading Session on November 8, 2026

Moneycontrol.com • 05 Nov 08:07

The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will open for a one-hour Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, 2026, despite the day being a regular market holiday.

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BSE, NSE and MCX to hold Diwali Muhurat trading session on November 8
BSE, NSE and MCX to hold Diwali Muhurat trading session on November 8

The Economic Times • 05 Nov 06:38

India's major stock and commodity exchanges will conduct a one-hour Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, marking the start of the Hindu financial year Samvat 2083.

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