{
  "id": 11357643,
  "title": "Stock Market Holiday On Gandhi Jayanti, BSE And NSE To Reopen On October 5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/stock-market-holiday-on-gandhi-jayanti-bse-and-nse-to-reopen-on",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T04:16:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/stock-market-holiday-on-gandhi-jayanti-bse-and-nse-to-reopen-on-october-5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian stock exchanges, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), will observe a trading holiday on Friday, October 2, to mark Gandhi Jayanti, a national public holiday. Following the regular weekend, the markets will reopen on Monday, October 5. During this time, trading in equities, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing will be suspended.\n\nThe holiday comes after a weak trading session for domestic shares, with both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ending on a lower note. The Nifty shed 198.50 points, or 0.88 per cent, to 22,421.95 while the Sensex fell by 570.59 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 71,909.70. This marks the fourth consecutive day of losses for the Indian equity benchmarks.\n\nThe weak sentiment was driven by several factors, including persistent foreign investor selling, higher bond yields, and rising crude oil prices. Market analysts noted that the overall outlook remains cautious, though the recent sharp decline could potentially create opportunities for short-term recovery in the upcoming trading sessions.\n\nInvestors are advised to closely monitor the market behavior when it resumes, particularly whether the price levels hold above the April 2025 low. A breakdown of this level might further prolong the decline, while support above this region may signal a possible stabilization.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Indian stock markets are closed on Friday, October 2, for Gandhi Jayanti, giving investors a three-day break from trading. The BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will reopen on Monday, October 5, after the regular weekend holidays. Trading is suspended in equities, derivatives and securities lending and borrowing. The holiday follows another weak session for domestic shares, with both…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}