NSE and BSE host Muhurat trading on November 8 for Samvat 2083
- Muhurat trading for Samvat 2083 is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- The main trading window for the special session lasts for 70 minutes.
- Exchanges will remain closed on Tuesday, November 10, for Balipratipada.
- Data shows 9 out of 10 individual traders in the F&O segment incurred net losses.
The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will host a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, 2026, to mark the beginning of Samvat 2083. This session coincides with Diwali and Lakshmi Puja celebrations.
The special session enables investors to trade even though Diwali is typically a regular stock market holiday. Both exchanges will open for this event only on that day.
Trading window and session duration details
The main trading window for the 2026 session lasts 70 minutes.
While some websites list the end time as 3:40 pm, traders should verify the exact timing on official NSE and BSE circulars.
Settlement and operational procedures
Retail and institutional investors participate in the session through regular exchange mechanisms.
Delivery and settlement for trades executed in the session follow the regular exchange schedule for Monday, 9 November. Upstox states that settlement occurs on that day under a T+1 settlement cycle.
Historical origins of Muhurat trading
The term Muhurat denotes an auspicious or favourable time selected for commencing an important activity, according to The Economic Times. This tradition is linked to Hindu customs such as Lakshmi Puja and Chopda Pujan.
During these rituals, Gujarati and Marwari business communities worship account books before the new financial year begins. The BSE introduced Muhurat trading in 1957, and the NSE later adopted the practice in 1992.
Sensex performance in previous Muhurat sessions
The 2025 session marked the eighth consecutive year of gains.
In the 2025 session, the Sensex rose 62.97 points, or 0.07 percent, to close at 84,426.34. During the 2024 session, the index rose 335 points, or 0.42 percent, to 79,724.
Investor safety and regulatory warnings
Univest Stock Broking Private Limited, which holds SEBI registration INZ000317437 and DP ID IN304748, advises investors to verify their securities holdings using the Consolidated Account Statement and confirm transaction details directly through the exchange or NSDL.
Univest warns against making payments via unverified email links, WhatsApp, or SMS and mandates that clients trade only through registered stockbrokers. According to NSE, BSE, and MCX circulars from July 2022, investors should avoid unauthorized collective investment schemes, portfolio management services, and guaranteed or fixed return schemes.
Investors are also warned against sharing login credentials and OTPs, trading in leveraged products without proper understanding, or following investment tips from unauthorized advisors and social media platforms.
Trading risks and cost analysis
Traders who incurred net losses spent an additional 28 percent of those losses on transaction costs.
Those who generated net profits spent between 15 percent and 50 percent of those profits on transaction costs.
Exchange holiday schedule and circulars
The commodity exchange MCX will also hold a special Muhurat session, and participants should check the exchange’s circular for exact timings.
The exchanges will be closed on Tuesday, November 10, for Balipratipada.
Frequently Asked Questions
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