Friday, October 30, 2026 7:49 pm
Muhurat Trading is a special trading and investing session held every Diwali to mark the beginning of a New Samvat Year. Investors consider Muhurat Trading auspicious and believe it will bring wealth and prosperity throughout the coming year.
Muhurat Trading is taking place on Sunday, 8 November 2026, as per the following schedule:
| Market Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | ||
| Block deal session | 1:50 PM | 2:05 PM |
| Pre-open session | 2:05 PM | 2:20 PM |
| Normal market session (CAS-eligible stocks) | 2:20 PM | 3:15 PM |
| Normal market session (non-CAS stocks) | 2:20 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Closing Auction Session (CAS) | 3:20 PM | 3:35 PM |
| Derivatives | ||
| F&O | 2:20 PM | 3:40 PM |
| Currency, Commodity | 2:20 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Other Sessions | ||
| Special pre-open session for IPO & relisted securities | 2:05 PM | 2:50 PM |
| Normal market for stocks in the special pre-open session | 3:05 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Call auction illiquid session | 2:25 PM | 3:10 PM |
| Trade modification cut-off time | 2:20 PM | 4:15 PM |
Keep the following in mind:
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Keep your account funded in advance for a smooth trading and investing session
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You can buy stocks via MTF on Muhurat Trading Day, 8 November
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Margin Pledge will be available on 8 November
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Square off timings for Intraday Positions:
- Cash CAS-eligible stocks: 3:10 PM
- Commodity: 3:15 PM
- F&O & Non CAS stocks: 3:25 PM
- F&O Scalper: 3:28 PM
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Stocks bought on Friday, 6 November can't be sold on Sunday, 8 November during Muhurat Trading hours
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Mutual Fund orders placed on Muhurat Trading day will be processed at the NAV prevailing on 9 November 2026
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Trades placed on 6 November will be settled on 9 November
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10 November is a Trading Holiday on account of Diwali-Balipratipada, so trades executed on 9 November will be settled on 11 November
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Standard Fund Withdrawal requests placed after 8 AM on 6 November will be processed on 9 November
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Instant Fund Withdrawal will not be available on 8 November
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Credit from sales made on 6 November will not be available for trading on 8 November
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Call and Trade will be available between 1:50 PM and 4:15 PM
Refer to the NSE Circular to learn more.
Here's wishing you a truly bright and prosperous Diwali and a Happy New Year!
