The Indian stock markets will remain closed for regular trading on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, on account of Diwali – Lakshmi Puja. However, investors can look forward to the special and symbolic Muhurat Trading session, which marks the beginning of Samvat 2082, the new Hindu financial year.

Key Highlights

• The Indian stock market will remain closed for regular trading on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in observance of Lakshmi Puja during Diwali.
• BSE and NSE will host a special “muhurat” trading session from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM, preceded by a pre-open at 1:30 PM and followed by a closing window until approximately 2:55 PM.

According to the schedule released by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Muhurat trading will take place between 1:45 PM and 2:45 PM. The pre-open session will begin at 1:30 PM, while the closing session will conclude around 2:55 PM. This special one-hour trading window has been a long-standing Diwali tradition for the Indian markets, symbolizing prosperity and positive beginnings.

During this time, trading will be permitted across key segments including equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, and SLB (Securities Lending and Borrowing). Regular trading across all these segments will remain suspended for the rest of the day.

Muhurat Trading holds deep cultural and emotional significance for investors. It is believed that trading during this auspicious hour brings good fortune for the year ahead. The ritual attracts both seasoned investors and first-time participants, many of whom use the occasion to make token purchases as a gesture of prosperity and success.

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Historically, Muhurat sessions often witness positive market sentiment, as traders and institutions engage in light but optimistic buying. Despite being brief, the session frequently sets the tone for the upcoming year’s market outlook.

Regular trading will resume on Wednesday, October 22, following the usual schedule. Market participants are advised to plan their trades accordingly and check with their brokers for detailed segment-wise timings.