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IN PHOTOS: Muhurat Trading 2026 | Inside NSE's Diwali bell-ringing ceremony in Mumbai

Updated On: 08 November, 2026 04:19 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) marked the occasion of Diwali with its traditional Muhurat Trading ceremony on Sunday. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Muhurat Trading is a special stock market session held every year on Diwali to mark the beginning of the Hindu financial new year, also known as Samvat. Pics/Shadab Khan
Muhurat Trading is a special stock market session held every year on Diwali to mark the beginning of the Hindu financial new year, also known as Samvat. Pics/Shadab Khan
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The ceremonial bell-ringing at the NSE brought together senior exchange officials and other dignitaries to mark the occasion
The ceremonial bell-ringing at the NSE brought together senior exchange officials and other dignitaries to mark the occasion
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NSE Managing Director and CEO Ashish Chauhan, along with other dignitaries, rang the ceremonial bell at the exchange's headquarters in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, marking the beginning of the special trading session
NSE Managing Director and CEO Ashish Chauhan, along with other dignitaries, rang the ceremonial bell at the exchange's headquarters in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai, marking the beginning of the special trading session
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Traders and market participants subsequently began trading as the one-hour special session got underway, continuing a long-standing tradition associated with the festival of Diwali
Traders and market participants subsequently began trading as the one-hour special session got underway, continuing a long-standing tradition associated with the festival of Diwali
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The session is considered auspicious by many investors, who traditionally make symbolic purchases of shares to mark the occasion and seek prosperity in the year ahead
The session is considered auspicious by many investors, who traditionally make symbolic purchases of shares to mark the occasion and seek prosperity in the year ahead
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The event also offered a glimpse of traders returning to their terminals as the special trading session began
The event also offered a glimpse of traders returning to their terminals as the special trading session began
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The Indian stock market began Samvat 2083 on a strong note as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher during the special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday
The Indian stock market began Samvat 2083 on a strong note as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher during the special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday
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The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 401.80 points to 81,406, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 79.15 points to 25,109.40 during the special trading session
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 401.80 points to 81,406, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 79.15 points to 25,109.40 during the special trading session
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Among the 30 Sensex constituents, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Adani Ports, Maruti Suzuki and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest gainers
Among the 30 Sensex constituents, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Adani Ports, Maruti Suzuki and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest gainers
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Many investors consider trading during the auspicious Muhurat period a way to invite prosperity and financial growth
Many investors consider trading during the auspicious Muhurat period a way to invite prosperity and financial growth
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Investors traditionally make symbolic purchases of shares during this session
Investors traditionally make symbolic purchases of shares during this session

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