Diwali Muhurat Trading 2024: Date, time and historical Sensex performance

Explore muhurat trading, where spirituality meets finance. Learn its significance, history, and impact on the Sensex

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Last Updated: Oct 25, 2024, 10:10 IST1 min
Image: Ben Stansall / POOL / AFP
Image: Ben Stansall / POOL / AFP
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Muhurat trading is a special and auspicious tradition in India where stock exchanges, such as the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), open for a brief one-hour session on the day of Diwali.

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During this time, traders and investors conduct symbolic trades, seeking good luck and prosperity for the upcoming financial year. It"s a unique blend of spirituality and finance, as it aligns with the belief that conducting trades during this auspicious hour can bring wealth and success.

Muhurat trading is seen as a positive start to the new financial year and is a cherished tradition in the Indian stock market.

Let’s look at muhurat trading timing and date.

Muhurat trading: Timing and date

The specific Diwali muhurat trading timing varies each year based on astrological calculations. It usually falls during the evening, providing an hour of trading that symbolises a fresh start for investors.

In 2024, muhurat trading is scheduled for Friday, November 01. The pre-opening session commences at 5:45 PM, lasting for a quarter of an hour. Subsequently, the normal trading session initiates at 6PM and concludes at 7PM.

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Here are the Muhurat trading timings as announced by NSE India:

First Published: Oct 25, 2024, 10:10

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