Mahurat Trading is a traditional practice among Indian investors. Diwali marks the beginning of the new Samvat. Stock market investors often wait for the special trading session, as it is believed that participating in Mahurat Trading brings good luck and prosperity.
It will be the first time that the one-hour special trading session will be conducted in the afternoon slot, as opposed to the usual evening session every year.Mahurat Trading Session Timings
The special trade session is set to take place from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM on October 21, as the circular released by the NSE.The pre-opening session will be conducted between 1:30 PM and 1:45 PM on Monday.
Other market timings for the Diwali Muhurat Trading session on Tuesday, October 21, are as follows:
Block deal session from 1:15 PM to 1:30 PM.
Special Pre-open Session for IPO and relisted securities will be conducted from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM.
The call action illiquid session will be from 1:50 PM to 2:35 PM.
The closing session will be marked from 2:55 PM to 3:05 PM.
Trade modification cut-off time has been slated from 1:45 pm to 3:15 pm.
The NSE and BSE will again remain closed on Wednesday, October 22, on account of Diwali Balipratipada.
