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The Indian stock market experienced gains during a special Diwali session. Positive quarterly earnings expectations fueled growth in both the Sensex and Nifty. While Diwali was celebrated on both October 20th and 21st, the market saw a boost. However, the market will be closed on October 22, 2025, for Diwali Balipratipada. There are a total of three market holidays in October 2025 including Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra and Diwali Lakshmi Pujan. Overall, there will be 18 trading holidays in 2025. Trading in the equity segment occurs on all days of the week except Saturdays, Sundays, and previously announced holidays.

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Indian Stocks Shine During Diwali Session; Market to Close for Balipratipada

New Delhi, October 24, 2024 – Indian stock markets witnessed a festive rally during the special Diwali trading session. Buoyed by optimistic expectations for quarterly earnings and potential easing of trade tensions between the US and China, both the Sensex and Nifty indices extended their recent winning streak.

Dalal Street began Samvat 2082 on a positive note, with the Nifty 50 climbing 0.1% to close at 25,868.6 and the Sensex rising 0.07% to 84,426.34, marking their highest closing levels since September 2024.

However, market participants should note that trading will be suspended on October 22, 2025, in observance of Diwali Balipratipada. This is one of three market holidays in October 2025. The other holidays in October will be on 2nd October for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra and 21st October for Diwali Lakshmi Pujan.

According to the 2025 stock market holiday calendar, there will be a total of 18 trading holidays throughout the year, with four falling on weekdays. Trading in the equity segment is typically conducted every day of the week, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and pre-announced holidays. The closing session normally takes place from 3:40 pm to 4:00 pm.

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