2025 Muhurat Trading Timings: BSE & NSE to conduct special session at this hour

Muhurat Trading 2025 Timings: Every year, mainboard stock exchanges BSE and NSE conduct a special trading session — usually one hour long — on the occasion of Diwali. This trading session provides market participants with a special window to carry out trades on the first day of the new year as per the Hindu ‘Samvat’ calendar. Each year, BSE and NSE announce this day — on which Muhurat trading is carried out — along with other market holidays. However, the timings of this session are announced a few weeks before that day. 

This year is no exception. BSE and NSE have revealed the timings of Muhurat trading on October 21. 

Muhurat Trading Timings 2025 | When will BSE and NSE conduct the special session on Diwali 2025?

BSE and NSE are set to conduct the special Muhurat trading session from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm on Tuesday, October 21, Zee Business reported. 

Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Muhurat trading:

What is Muhurat trading? When is it held?

Muhurat trading is a special, auspicious trading session that stock exchanges on Dalal Street organise every year on the day of the Diwali festival.

Why is Muhurat Trading held?

Its primary reason is to mark the beginning of the new financial year as per the Hindu Samvat Vikrami calendar.

This session is mainly carried out for symbolic or traditional reasons. 

It enables market participants to deal in securities to mark the auspicious day as per Hindu tradition. 

Which stock exchanges participate in muhurat trading?

The country’s two main stock exchanges, BSE and NSE, conduct the Muhurat trading session. 

How are the Muhurat timings decided?

The timing is decided taking into account the planetary positions to determine the most auspicious hour of the day.  

How long is the Muhurat trading session?

Typically, the Muhurat trading session lasts for one hour.  

Can all investors trade during Muhurat trading?

Trading is open to all kinds of market participants just as in normal trading hours, with the only difference being the duration of the session.  

Are there special rules to be followed during Muhurat trading?

No major changes to trading rules are followed for this session.

Does trading impact settlement or trading hours on other days?

The Muhurat session is in addition to regular trading days and hours. There is no other difference between a Muhurat session and a normal session, except duration.   

Why do investors participate if it is symbolic?

It’s just a window for investors looking to deal in securities on the occasion, and that’s all. Financially, there is no guaranteed advantage of dealing in securities on this day.