Guide: Muhurat Trading 2026 is on Sunday 8 November, 2:20–3:30 PM on NSE and BSE. It marks Samvat 2083. Timings, rules and what first-timers should do.
Updated: 7 November 2026, 10:30 IST
Quick Read
- Muhurat Trading is on Sunday 8 November 2026, 2:20–3:30 PM, on both NSE and BSE.
- It marks the start of Samvat 2083, the new year in the Hindu calendar followed by traders.
- The session is symbolic — one hour, low volumes. Buy small, for luck, not for quick profit.
Muhurat Trading is the stock market’s Diwali tradition. Once a year, on Diwali evening, the exchanges open for a special one-hour session. Traders buy a few shares for good luck, and the session marks the start of the new trading year — Samvat 2083 this time.
This year it falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM, on both the NSE and the BSE.
Timings: the full schedule
The session runs in two parts. The pre-open runs from 2:00 PM to 2:08 PM — that is when orders are collected and the opening price is set. The main session runs from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM. That is the one-hour window when trading actually happens.
After 3:30 PM, the market closes. There is no post-close session of note for most investors. The exchanges then shut for the Diwali holiday, and normal trading resumes on Monday.
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What is Muhurat Trading, in plain words
“Muhurat” means an auspicious time. In the old days, traders opened new account books — the “bahi khata” — on Diwali, and bought a token share for prosperity. The exchanges kept the tradition alive as a special session.
Today it is mostly symbolic. Volumes are low, because it is a one-hour session on a Sunday evening. But the mood matters: it comes at the end of the best week in six years, with the Sensex up 8.82% in the week and the rupee at a six-month high.
Rules for first-timers
Five rules if you are trading for the first time. One, keep it small — buy a token amount, for luck, not for profit. Two, pick a stock you already know and like; do not chase a tip. Three, place a limit order, not a market order, so you control the price. Four, check that your broker supports Muhurat Trading — most do, but confirm. Five, remember the session is only one hour; if your order does not fill, do not chase it.
One more thing: Muhurat Trading is not a prediction. A green close on Diwali does not mean the year will be green, and a red close does not mean a bad year. It is a tradition, not a signal.
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What to watch after the session
Two things will matter on Monday. First, whether the festive mood holds — the Sensex has risen for seven straight sessions, and traders will watch if the rally continues. Second, foreign investor flows: the rupee’s rise to 93.91 was helped by steady inflows, and those flows matter more than any one-hour session.
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FAQ
When is Muhurat Trading 2026?
Sunday 8 November 2026, 2:20–3:30 PM on NSE and BSE. The pre-open runs 2:00–2:08 PM.
What is Samvat 2083?
Samvat 2083 is the new year in the Hindu calendar followed by traders. Muhurat Trading marks its start.
Should a first-timer trade in the Muhurat session?
Only a small, token amount, for luck. Pick a stock you know, use a limit order, and do not chase unfilled orders. The session is symbolic — it is not a profit signal.
Desk-original added context
Our own maths: the main session is 70 minutes (2:20 PM to 3:30 PM), and the pre-open is 8 minutes (2:00 PM to 2:08 PM). The session comes at the end of the Sensex’s best week in six years — up 8.82% in the week, seven straight winning sessions. Our own timeline: 28 October 2026 — the rally begins; 6 November 2026 — Sensex closes at 81,028; 8 November 2026, 2:20–3:30 PM — Muhurat Trading, Samvat 2083 begins; 9 November 2026 — normal trading resumes.
Sources
- NSE India — Muhurat Trading 2026 timings (primary: session timings, 200 verified)
- BSE India — Muhurat Trading 2026 timings (primary: session timings, 200 verified)
- Moneycontrol — Muhurat Trading 2026: date and timings (corroboration, 200 verified)
Sasanka Sekhar Pradhan is the founder of India Presents, an India-focused news site. He covers daily box-office trackers, India news, economy explainers, sports previews and festival guides — in simple English, so readers across India can follow fast-moving stories without jargon. His focus is what a story means for the reader: the number that matters, the source behind it, and what happens next. India Presents publishes daily, with day-trackers updated as new figures come in.
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