Wed Nov 20 09:37:10 UTC 2024: **Indian Stock Markets Closed Today Due to Maharashtra Assembly Elections**
MUMBAI, INDIA – November 20, 2024 – The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are closed today, November 20th, 2024, due to the Maharashtra Assembly elections. This is a public holiday in Maharashtra. While the original schedule listed only two stock market holidays in November, the election necessitated the addition of this third holiday.
Investors can confirm stock market holidays on the BSE website (bseindia.com) under the “Trading Holidays” section. The next scheduled stock market holiday is December 25th, 2024, for Christmas.
Banks in Maharashtra are also closed today due to the elections, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s 2024 holiday list. However, digital banking services, including ATMs, UPI platforms, and online banking, remain operational.
Liquor stores across Maharashtra are also closed for the day to facilitate voting. The election results will be announced on November 23rd, 2024.