Muhurat Trading 2026: Why Dalal Street opens for an hour on Diwali - 10 stocks to buy
Muhurat Trading will occur on Sunday, November 8, signaling the beginning of Samvat 2083. This trading session reflects auspiciousness associated with the Diwali festival and investor optimism. Major indices have seen strong rallies leading up to this event, driven by foreign investments and stable domestic economic indicators. Analysts recommend focusing on quality stocks and maintaining…
Diwali season, a time of celebration, still finds Dalal Street busy for an hour. This special trading window, known as Muhurat Trading, marks the beginning of the traditional Hindu financial year, Samvat. The ritual dates back to Diwali's association with wealth and prosperity, with businesses praying for a prosperous year ahead. Now, investors on Dalal Street follow suit, buying and selling shares as a symbolic way to welcome the new financial year.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Muhurat Trading 2026: Sensex, Nifty has 80% strike rate. Will this trend continue as Samvat 2083 kicks off? economictimes.indiatimes.com
- What is Muhurat trading, and how will stock markets perform in Sunday’s session? indianexpress.com
