{
  "id": 18498740,
  "title": "Muhurat Trading Through Changing Market Cycles: Understanding The Role Of MTF In Equity Investing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/muhurat-trading-through-changing-market-cycles-understanding-the-role",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T11:46:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/focused-view/muhurat-trading-through-changing-market-cycles-understanding-the-role-of-mtf-in-equity-investing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Muhurat trading, a tradition held every Diwali, has persisted through market fluctuations for the past ten years. During this short trading session, investors mark the new Samvat year, either by purchasing shares for luck or initiating a fresh investment plan. The Indian market has experienced various phases, including reforms like demonetisation and GST, the 2020 Covid-19 crash, a subsequent rally, and periods of high inflation and global tension. In 2025, the session moved from the evening to the afternoon, and in 2026, it will occur on November 8 from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.\n\nUnderstanding market cycles is crucial, as stock prices typically rise, pause, fall, and then recover. Investors who remain calm through these phases are likely to perform better than those who react to every market event. The Margin Trading Facility (MTF) enables the purchase of shares by paying a portion of the total value, with the broker covering the rest and charging interest on the funded amount. MTF is available on a list of approved stocks and requires a trading account linked to a demat account.\n\nThe application of MTF should align with the market phase. During rising markets, leverage can be employed to augment strong positions, while caution is advised in stretched valuations, during corrections, and during recoveries. Potential risks of margin trading include daily interest payments, substantial losses, margin calls, and forced share sales. To use MTF safely, limit borrowing, invest in stable companies, set stop-losses, monitor interest costs, and avoid impulsive decisions during festive periods.\n\nThe true value of Muhurat trading lies in the intention and commitment it fosters to start the year with purpose and navigate its ups and downs. MTF can provide additional buying power for well-researched opportunities, but it should be used cautiously with a clear understanding of the market phase. As Muhurat trading continues through changing market cycles, discipline and a long-term perspective remain essential for successful equity investing.",
  "summary": "Muhurat trading has been held every Diwali through market highs and lows, and this steady tradition is a reminder that equity investing works best with a long-term view. MTF can enhance your buying power, but use it carefully and in line with the market cycle. Every year, on Diwali Laxmi Pujan, investors log in for a short trading session to mark the start of the new Samvat year. Some buy a few…",
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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."
}