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Muhurat Trading 2025 Timings: Every year, the mainboard stock exchanges BSE and NSE conduct a special trading session -- usually one hour long -- on the occasion of Diwali. This session provides market participants with a special window to carry out trades on the first day of the new year as per the Hindu Samvat calendar. Each year, BSE and NSE announce this day, along with other market holidays. However, the exact timings of the session are notified only a few weeks in advance.

This year is no exception. BSE and NSE have revealed the timings of Muhurat trading on October 21.

BSE and NSE will conduct the special Muhurat trading session from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm on Tuesday, October 21, Zee Business reported.

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What is Muhurat trading? When is it held?

Muhurat trading is a special, auspicious trading session that stock exchanges on Dalal Street hold every year on Diwali.

Why is Muhurat trading held?

It marks the beginning of the new financial year as per the Hindu Samvat Vikrami calendar. The session is mainly carried out for symbolic and traditional reasons, allowing market participants to trade on an auspicious day.

Which stock exchanges participate in Muhurat trading?

The country’s two main stock exchanges, BSE and NSE, conduct the session.

How are the Muhurat timings decided?

The timings are decided taking into account the planetary positions to determine the most auspicious hour of the day.

How long is the Muhurat trading session?

Typically, it lasts for one hour.

Are all investors allowed to trade during this session?

Trading is open to all kinds of market participants just as in normal trading hours. 

The only difference is the duration of the session. 

Normally, trading commences at 9:15 am and ends at 3:30 pm, but on the Muhurat trading day, the opening and closing bells are generally 60 minutes apart.  

Do special rules apply for Muhurat trading?No. Normal trading rules apply to this session.Does Muhurat trading impact settlement or trading hours on other days?No. The Muhurat session is in addition to regular trading days and hours, with no other difference except duration.Why do investors participate if it is symbolic?It offers an opportunity to trade on an auspicious occasion. Financially, there is no guaranteed advantage.

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