Muhurat Trading 2025 Timings: Here’s When Markets Will Open on Diwali
As the markets gear up for the festival of lights, investors are all set to welcome the auspicious Muhurat Trading session 2025. Every Diwali, the stock markets open for a special one-hour session symbolising prosperity and new beginnings.
This year too, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have announced the Muhurat Trading session for Diwali 2025. The Muhurat Trading will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, marking the beginning of the Samvat Year 2082.
Muhurat Trading 2025 Timings & Sessions
Below are the timings for various market segments as announced by the exchanges:
|
Session |
Segment |
Timings (IST) |
|
Block Deal Session |
Equity |
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
|
Pre-Open Session* |
Equity |
1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
|
Normal Market |
Equity, F&O, Commodities, Currencies |
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
|
Call Auction Illiquid Session* |
IPO/Relisted Securities |
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
|
Closing Session |
All Segments |
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
|
Trade Modification Cut-off |
All Segments |
2:55 p.m. |
* Random closure in the last one minute
All trades executed in this Diwali Muhurat trading session shall result in settlement obligations.
(Source: BSE, NSE)
Read more about the significance and history of Muhurat Trading
Muhurat Trading Timings 2025 for Corporate Bonds (T+1 Settlement)
Timings of Muhurat Trading 2025 for Corporate Bonds (T+1 Settlement) are as follows:
|
Allowed Activities |
Start Time |
End Time |
|
Trading, Confirmation, Modification, Cancellation |
01:45 p.m. |
02:45 p.m. |
|
Confirmation, Modification, Cancellation |
02:45 p.m. |
03:00 p.m. |
|
Modification, Cancellation |
03:00 p.m. |
03:15 p.m. |
Source - NSE
Muhurat Trading Timings 2025 for Futures & Options Trade
Timings of Muhurat Trading 2025 for Futures and Options are as follows:
|
Sessions |
Timings |
|
Normal market open |
01:45 p.m. |
|
Normal market close |
02:45 p.m. |
|
Trade modification end time |
02:55 p.m. |
All trades executed in this Diwali Muhurat trading session shall result in settlement obligations.
Source - NSE
Historical Trend
Historically, markets have shown a positive sentiment during Muhurat Trading sessions, as festive optimism and strong liquidity drive the mood. However, experts advise investors to view it as a symbolic beginning, not a guaranteed return event.
To know more on how markets performed in past Muhurat sessions, check Muhurat Trading Over the Last Decade - Key Trends & Historical Insights
What Makes Muhurat Trading Special?
The term ‘Muhurat’ means an auspicious time, believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
The BSE began this tradition in 1957, and the NSE joined in 1992, turning it into one of the most symbolic annual events for the markets.
Even though the trading window is open for just an hour, it remains one of the most awaited moments of the year. Many investors see it as a lucky time to begin their journey or make new investments. During this session, investors participate to mark the beginning of a new financial year (Samvat), seeking blessings for wealth and growth in the year ahead.
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