BSE and NSE schedule Muhurat trading for November 8
- Muhurat trading for Samvat 2083 is scheduled for November 8, 2026.
- The trading session begins with a pre-open phase at 2:05 pm.
- Exchanges will remain closed on November 10 for Diwali Balipratipada.
- Investors can use regular trading accounts for the special session.
- Sensex closed at 81,028.02 on November 7 ahead of the session.
This session marks the beginning of Samvat 2083, the new Hindu financial year.
As of 3:30 PM IST on Friday, November 7, 2026, the Sensex stood at ₹81,028.02. This figure represents an increase of 1,718.01 points, or 2.17%, from the previous close of ₹79,310.01. The index recorded a day high of ₹81,028.02 and a day low of ₹79,016.05.
Trading session schedule for November 8
The pre-open session on both the NSE and BSE will run from 2:05 PM to 2:20 PM on November 8, 2026. Following this, main trading for stocks part of the Closing Auction Session will occur from 2:20 PM to 3:15 PM. Normal trading for these specific stocks ends at 3:15 PM before moving to a separate closing auction.
The closing auction session will take place from 3:15 PM to 3:35 PM, though IndMoney reports the timing as 3:20 PM to 3:35 PM.
Closing-price settlement is scheduled from 3:35 PM to 3:50 PM, followed by the post-close session from 3:50 PM to 4:00 PM.
Investor guidelines for the special session
No special Muhurat trading account is required to participate in the session. It is necessary to ensure that these accounts are active and all required verification is complete before trading begins.
Investors should determine the amount of money they are comfortable investing and check their available funds before placing an order. It is recommended to select stocks beforehand to understand the company, its business, and associated risks rather than picking shares at the last minute.
A limit order sets the highest price the buyer is willing to pay, but it may not be executed if no seller matches that price. Because the session is short, there may be fewer buyers and sellers, so the price at which a market order is executed may differ from the expected price.
Buying shares during the Muhurat trading session does not make the shares more valuable simply because they were bought in an auspicious session.
After placing an order, investors must verify whether the trade was actually executed.
Market recommendations and stock analysis
Investors traditionally place token purchases during the Diwali Muhurat trading session. Samco Securities has identified 12 stocks and ETFs for investors, with BSE and Adani Power listed among the top picks.
HFCL delivered roughly 206% gains over the past 12 months, peaking at ₹282. The stock is now consolidating in the ₹200–280 range and trading above its 200-day moving average of ₹159, with support at ₹191–200. The recommendation for HFCL is to buy at ₹227–235.
Historical origins of Muhurat trading
The Bombay Stock Exchange introduced Muhurat trading in 1957. The National Stock Exchange subsequently introduced the tradition in 1992.
Exchange holiday on November 10
The stock exchanges will be closed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. This closure is in observance of Diwali Balipratipada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026: Samco Securities picks 12 stocks and ETFs for investors; BSE, Adani Power among top bets - The Economic Times (m.economictimes.com)
- Muhurat Trading 2026 Date & Time: Is Intraday Trading Allowed During The Session? (etvbharat.com)
- Muhurat trading 2026 date and time: NSE, BSE to hold special Diwali session on November 8 (moneycontrol.com)
- Muhurat Trading 2026: Date, NSE & BSE Timings Explained (indmoney.com)
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