Muhurat Trading 2026: The Indian stock market will usher in Samvat 2083 with its traditional Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8. The BSE and NSE will conduct the special one-hour session from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, allowing investors to make trades during an auspicious time traditionally associated with wealth and prosperity.
While Muhurat trading is often marked by symbolic investments and relatively low trading volumes, the session has generally ended on a positive note for benchmark indices. Over the last 15 Muhurat trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty have recorded gains on 12 occasions, reflecting the tradition's largely positive track record.
However, the returns have varied significantly over the years, ranging from modest gains in recent sessions to a sharp rally during the global financial crisis. With Indian equities entering the new Samvat after a recent recovery, investors will also be watching market experts' assessment of the outlook for the year ahead.
The benchmark indices have mostly delivered positive returns during the special Diwali trading session, although gains in recent years have generally been modest.
In 2025, the Sensex and Nifty opened on a firm note and initially climbed to what were then their respective 52-week highs. However, they surrendered most of their gains as the session progressed and eventually closed nearly flat. The Sensex added 63 points to finish at 84,426, while the Nifty 50 rose 25 points to settle at 25,868.