Sat Nov 02 01:20:39 UTC 2024: ## Muhurat Trading Begins Today, Marking the Start of Samvat 2081

**Mumbai, India -** The Indian stock markets will hold their annual Muhurat Trading session today, November 1, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, marking the beginning of the new financial year based on the Hindu calendar, Samvat 2081.

Muhurat Trading, a unique tradition observed only in the Indian stock markets, symbolizes prosperity and new beginnings. This special trading session, held on the evening of Diwali, allows investors to buy stocks as a token of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

This year, the pre-open session will begin 15 minutes before the main trading window opens. While the session is only one hour long, investors and traders across India actively participate, recognizing the strategic benefits of starting the new financial year with a fresh investment strategy.

Experts advise careful planning, research, and a cautious approach during this auspicious yet volatile session.

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