Thu Oct 31 16:49:15 UTC 2024: ## Diwali Muhurat Trading: Stock Market to Open for One Hour on November 1st

The Indian stock market will remain closed on November 1st, Diwali, but will open for a special one-hour trading session called “Muhurat Trading” following a 68-year-old tradition.

This special session is considered auspicious by many investors and is often seen as an opportunity to start the new financial year with positive gains. This year, the Muhurat Trading session is expected to commence at **[Time to be specified by the stock exchanges]** on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The Muhurat Trading tradition has been observed for 68 years, with investors traditionally believing it to be a lucky time to invest.

Last year, the Muhurat Trading session proved to be a positive one for investors, with the Sensex closing 354 points higher and the Nifty up by 100 points.

This year, the markets are currently trading in the green, with the Sensex up by 380 points and the Nifty up by 105 points. All sectors are currently showing positive gains.

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