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Muhurat Trading 2026 Highlights | Closing Bell: Sensex ends Muhurat Trading marginally lower, Nifty below 25,000; Divi's Labs surges 7%
08 Nov 2026 | 05:36:51 PM IST
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Indian stock and commodity markets hold a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, marking the start of Samvat 2083. NSE and BSE conduct equity trading from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, while MCX follows the same main trading window.
Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026 Highlights: Indian stock and commodity markets hold a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, marking the beginning of Samvat 2083. NSE and BSE conduct continuous equity trading from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, while MCX holds its main commodity trading session during the same period.
Show more- NSE and BSE announce special equity trading schedules.
- MCX holds a special session from 2:05 pm to 2:19 pm.
- Sensex and Nifty extend gains for the seventh consecutive session.
- Sensex closes above 81,000, while Nifty reclaims 25,000.
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Muhurat session is better viewed as healthy digestion rather than a shift in the underlying trend — a natural pause following one of the sharpest weekly rallies in recent years, rather than the onset of a reversal. With RSI readings for both the Nifty and Bank Nifty still elevated in the 70s, some further consolidation over the coming sessions would not be surprising and should be viewed as a constructive development. As markets step into Samvat 2083, the underlying market structure remains firmly supportive, underpinned by strong institutional participation, resilient corporate earnings and improving global clarity. Despite the mild pullback, selling pressure remained moderate and orderly, with sectoral performance mixed, Media and Pharma stood out as clear outperformers, both gaining over 1%, while most other sectors traded with a soft bias.
- Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money
Sensex, Nifty end Muhurat Trading session in red for first time in 9 years
Sensex and Nifty erased all early gains and closed in the red following the Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, marking the first time the benchmark indices ended with losses during the special Diwali session in 9 years.
The benchmark indices had opened in the green for the special one-hour trading session on Sunday, but slipped into the red at the fag end of the session to close near day’s lows. Sensex dropped around 29 points to close at 80,999 while Nifty 50 lost 44 points to end at 24,986.
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The benchmark indices had opened in the green for the special one-hour trading session on Sunday, but slipped into the red at the fag end of the session to close near day’s lows. Sensex dropped around 29 points to close at 80,999 while Nifty 50 lost 44 points to end at 24,986.
Read More: Are bulls losing steam?
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Divi's Labs shares jump 7% to fresh 52-week high after Q2 profit soars 64% YoY
The shares of Divi's Laboratories soared over 7.5% during the Muhurat Trading session on Sunday after the company’s strong Q2 earnings boosted investor sentiment during the special trading session on Diwali.
Divi's Labs shares jumped to a fresh 52-week high of Rs 11,194 apiece on NSE on Sunday afternoon. This comes after the company reported a nearly 64% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,127 crore for the September quarter of FY27 (Q2 FY27). Revenue from operations meanwhile jumped over 35% YoY to Rs 3,676 crore during the second quarter of FY27.
Divi's Labs shares jumped to a fresh 52-week high of Rs 11,194 apiece on NSE on Sunday afternoon. This comes after the company reported a nearly 64% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,127 crore for the September quarter of FY27 (Q2 FY27). Revenue from operations meanwhile jumped over 35% YoY to Rs 3,676 crore during the second quarter of FY27.
Closing Bell: Sensex ends Muhurat Trading marginally lower, Nifty below 25,000; Divi's Labs surges 7%
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Tata Steel shares jump 3% after Q2 profit rises 16% YoY. Should you buy, sell or hold?
The shares of Tata Steel jumped more than 3% during the Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, emerging as one of the top gainers on benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty after the metal major reported a 16% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to nearly Rs 3,700 crore in the September quarter of FY27.
Read more: Tata Steel shares gains over 3%
Read more: Tata Steel shares gains over 3%
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Finolex Cables stock hits 20% upper circuit on Muhurat Trading
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Lower crude prices and global stability to support equities in Samvat 2086, says ANMI President
India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, with GDP growth expected to remain above 7%, will support equity markets in Samvat 2086, said Kamlesh Shroff, National President of the Association of NSE Members of India (ANMI). He identified lower crude oil prices as a key positive for domestic markets, noting that they could strengthen the rupee and encourage foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to return to Indian equities.
Shroff also expects greater clarity following the US elections to ease geopolitical tensions, improve business confidence and reduce market volatility. He noted that domestic institutional investors (DIIs), mutual funds and retail investors have supported Indian equities over the past two years despite sustained foreign selling. A return of foreign investors alongside continued domestic buying could provide further support to the markets, he said.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | What does the expert say about Dalal Street in Samvat 2086?
Dalal Street begins Samvat 2086 on a positive note, with investors trading in the special Muhurat session amid optimism over strong Q2 earnings, healthy October auto sales and firm GST collections. According to the expert, the recent rally also gained momentum after the US midterm election verdict revived hopes of easing tensions in Iran and a softer stance on tariffs. Crude prices slipped below $100 a barrel, the dollar and US Treasury yields eased, and foreign investors returned as buyers.
Looking ahead, the expert said the rally's sustainability will depend on broader market participation and whether hopes of de-escalation in West Asia translate into concrete progress. While the near-term outlook remains constructive, he cautioned that intermittent profit booking cannot be ruled out after the sharp gains. He advised investors to remain selective, favour large-cap stocks with strong earnings visibility and follow a buy-on-dips strategy.
On the auspicious occasion of Muhurat Trading, Indian equity markets enter the new Samvat with optimism, resilience and the promise of long-term wealth creation. While the domestic equity landscape continues to navigate global uncertainties, geopolitical developments, evolving monetary policy expectations and intermittent volatility, India's structural growth story remains intact, supported by robust domestic consumption, sustained infrastructure spending, healthy corporate balance sheets and a resilient financial system. From a market perspective, we believe the outlook for the coming Samvat remains constructive, albeit with expectations of moderate and more selective returns. Earnings growth, rather than valuation expansion, is likely to be the primary driver of market performance going forward. Given the underperformance of large caps driven by FII outflows and the strong growth in midcaps, we expect the large- and midcap segments to do well when FIIs return at some point in time. FIIs can invest across a wide variety of industries, in the required size and scale, in this segment. We expect market leadership to increasingly favour companies with strong fundamentals, consistent cash-flow generation, healthy balance sheets and sustainable earnings visibility. Banking and financial services, Healthcare, select industrials, Infrastructure and select consumption-oriented businesses remain key sectors to watch, subject to valuations and earnings prospects. We anticipate intermittent bouts of volatility, making disciplined asset allocation, staggered investments and a long-term investment horizon particularly important. Investors should use market corrections as opportunities to accumulate quality businesses rather than react to short-term sentiment. As we step into the new Samvat, our view is that India remains well-positioned to deliver sustainable long-term growth. The focus should remain on quality, earnings resilience and prudent investing. We wish investors a prosperous Samvat filled with wealth creation and financial success.
- Avinash Agarwal, Senior Vice President and Head of Equity at Bandhan Life
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Zee Entertainment shares rise over 6% on Muhurat trading
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Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: AsterDM shares surge 6% on Muhurat trading
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Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Emmvee Photovoltaic Power shares surge 8% on Muhurat trading
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After two years of stagnation, market has the potential to give investors bumper returns by next Diwali, because of confluence of low valuation and high earnings growth. Potential crash in oil prices, stable currency, return of foreign investors, moderation of AI hype and broadbased earnings growth will support higher valuation multiples. Happy Diwali!
- Mr. Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Finolex Cables shares surge 14% on Muhurat trading
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Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Sensex rises 350 points, Nifty above 25,100 as market extend gains on Diwali
The Indian stock market continued to record sharp gains on Sunday, Diwali, with Sensex and Nifty extending gains for the seventh consecutive session during the special Muhurat Trading session on the auspicious occasion.
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Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Top NSE Losers at Open
On the flip side, SBI Life took the biggest hit among the losers, dropping 0.84% (down ₹14.90) to ₹1,769.10 with ₹4.87 crore in total traded value. IndiGo was also under pressure, sliding 0.68% (down ₹37.30) to land at ₹5,438.70. Infosys slipped 0.54% to trade at ₹1,175.00, Bharti Airtel fell 0.51% to ₹2,096.50, and Trent closed out the session down 0.42% at ₹3,066.00.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Top NSE Gainers at Open
Tata Steel led the gainers, climbing 2.29% (up ₹4.27) to hit ₹190.57, driven by a heavy trading volume of 76.07 lakh shares worth ₹145.06 crore. Sun Pharma also had a strong run, rising 1.93% (up ₹35.90) to ₹1,895.90 on a turnover of ₹33.01 crore. TMPV picked up 0.89% to trade at ₹294.60, while Hindalco moved up 0.86% to ₹966.65. ONGC rounded out the top gainers list, adding 0.85% to reach ₹233.74 with a total traded value of ₹44.28 crore.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Opening Bell: Sensex opens 320 points higher, Nifty above 25,100; Tata Steel, Sun Pharma among top gainers
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: PSBs, pharma and defence: HDFC Securities CEO names Samvat 2083’s dark horses
Public sector banks, pharmaceutical companies and defence stocks could emerge as the dark horses of Samvat 2083, according to Dhiraj Relli, MD & CEO of HDFC Securities, who sees stronger earnings visibility in these pockets despite elevated market volatility.
Read more: HDFC Securities CEO picks Samvat 2083 dark horses
Read more: HDFC Securities CEO picks Samvat 2083 dark horses
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Nifty near-term technical outlook ahead of Samvat 2083
The Nifty closed Friday at 25,030.35, positioning it above key support levels ahead of the Muhurat trading session. According to Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, the earlier resistance zone of 24,750–24,800 is expected to act as a crucial support base. As long as the index holds above 24,750, the short-term bullish outlook remains intact, paving the way for another potential leg higher following a brief phase of consolidation.
For investors entering Samvat 2083, the recent market correction has opened up attractive opportunities in fundamentally sound companies. However, given the swift pace of the latest recovery, market experts emphasize the need for disciplined entry levels and strict risk management to navigate potential volatility effectively.
For investors entering Samvat 2083, the recent market correction has opened up attractive opportunities in fundamentally sound companies. However, given the swift pace of the latest recovery, market experts emphasize the need for disciplined entry levels and strict risk management to navigate potential volatility effectively.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: MCX Muhurat Trading 2026 session timings and details
MCX will conduct its special Muhurat Trading session from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, with a pre-open session scheduled from 2:05 pm to 2:19 pm. Contracts across all commodities and indices will be available for trading.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Muhurat Trading 2026 session timings and schedule for NSE, BSE
BSE and NSE will conduct the special Muhurat Trading session on November 8 from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. The pre-open session will begin at 2:05 pm, followed by order matching and confirmation before regular trading starts.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Indian Stock Markets to Hold Special Muhurat Trading Session for Samvat 2083
Indian stock markets will open for a special one-hour Muhurat trading session later today, Sunday, to usher in Samvat 2083 and celebrate Diwali. Timed alongside Lakshmi Puja, this traditional session will give investors their first chance to place symbolic trades for the new Hindu financial year, a ritual usually marked by a relaxed atmosphere and lighter trading volumes.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Diwali turned lucky for these 8 stocks! Investors' wealth more than doubled, returns soar up to 191%
A select group of 8 BSE 500 stocks delivered exceptional returns since Diwali 2025, more than doubling investors' wealth with gains of up to 191%, even as the Nifty 50 declined nearly 3%. According to ACE Equities data, 190 stocks from the index posted positive returns during the period, but only eight managed to clock gains exceeding 100%.
Read more: Diwali doubles wealth in these 8 stocks
Read more: Diwali doubles wealth in these 8 stocks
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Can the Diwali rally sustain its momentum?
The recent stock market rebound has strengthened the near-term technical outlook, though analysts caution that the rapid pace of the recovery could trigger profit-taking. Earnings data from ICICI Securities shows strong fundamentals, with Q2 revenue and net profit growing over 20% year-on-year, while mid-cap and small-cap earnings expanded past 30%.
Despite this broad-based earnings growth, the rally has so far been driven primarily by large-cap stocks, index heavyweights, and banking majors. Market participants are now watching closely to see if buying interest expands into smaller-cap counters over the coming weeks.
Despite this broad-based earnings growth, the rally has so far been driven primarily by large-cap stocks, index heavyweights, and banking majors. Market participants are now watching closely to see if buying interest expands into smaller-cap counters over the coming weeks.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Five technical Muhurat picks from Kotak Neo for Samvat 2083
Kotak Neo has highlighted five technical stock recommendations for Samvat 2083, offering potential gains ranging between 11% and 29% from their primary entry points. Topping the return potential is ICICI Bank with a buying range of Rs 1,300-1,398, targeting Rs 1,800 with a stop-loss at Rs 1,200 for a 28.8% upside. Bajaj Finance follows closely with a target of Rs 1,200, an initial entry level of Rs 939, a secondary accumulation level at Rs 850, and a stop-loss set at Rs 770, presenting a potential gain of 27.8%.
Reliance Industries and JSW Steel also figure prominently on the list. Reliance Industries carries a primary entry price of Rs 1,165, a second level at Rs 1,100, and a target of Rs 1,400 with a stop-loss at Rs 1,050, offering a 20.2% return. JSW Steel has suggested entry levels of Rs 1,246 and Rs 1,200, aiming for a target of Rs 1,475 with a stop-loss at Rs 1,150. Meanwhile, Bharat Electronics rounds out the picks with suggested entries at Rs 370 and Rs 350, a target of Rs 410, and a stop-loss at Rs 340, projecting a 10.8% upside.
Reliance Industries and JSW Steel also figure prominently on the list. Reliance Industries carries a primary entry price of Rs 1,165, a second level at Rs 1,100, and a target of Rs 1,400 with a stop-loss at Rs 1,050, offering a 20.2% return. JSW Steel has suggested entry levels of Rs 1,246 and Rs 1,200, aiming for a target of Rs 1,475 with a stop-loss at Rs 1,150. Meanwhile, Bharat Electronics rounds out the picks with suggested entries at Rs 370 and Rs 350, a target of Rs 410, and a stop-loss at Rs 340, projecting a 10.8% upside.
The sustainability of the rally would depend on continued moderation in crude oil prices, sustained foreign institutional buying and the market's ability to consolidate recent gains. Elevated momentum indicators, global uncertainty and the sharp selloff in US technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks could create fresh volatility.
- Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money
Muhurat trading should be approached with a quality-first, long-term investment strategy rather than short-term speculation. Investors should avoid chasing sharp intraday gains, use limit orders and deploy their capital gradually.
- Ravi Singh, Chief Research Officer at Master Capital Service
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Analysts reveal top stock picks for Samvat 2083
Indian stock exchanges are hosting the traditional one-hour Muhurat trading session today from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm to mark the start of Samvat 2083. Top brokerages have highlighted key technical stock recommendations for investors making symbolic purchases during this auspicious window. HDFC Securities favors BPCL, HCL Technologies, IIFL Finance, JSW Steel, Satin Creditcare, and Zensar Technologies, projecting potential upsides of up to 28%. Meanwhile, Axis Securities recommends picks including Aurobindo Pharma, HAL, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Tech Mahindra, seeing an upside potential of up to 49%.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Key stock picks and technical outlook for Samvat 2083
Indian equities are entering Samvat 2083 on a high note after posting an impressive weekly surge of over 8% across a seven-session winning streak, driven by softening crude oil prices, robust foreign inflows, improving Q2 corporate earnings, and a strengthening rupee. This strong momentum offers a welcome reprieve from the losses of Samvat 2082, during which the Nifty fell nearly 11% and the Sensex shed 11.8% under global geopolitical and foreign outflow pressures. Ahead of the special one-hour Diwali Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, market analysts see bright spots in banking, auto, pharma, and select large-cap stocks, though they advise investors to stay selective rather than buy aggressively.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Kotak MF favours quality over momentum
Kotak Mutual Fund pointed out that large and mid-cap stocks currently offer relative valuation comfort, trading at a discount to their long-term average valuations as of October 31, 2026. To capture diversified equity exposure, the fund house recommended schemes such as Kotak Focused Fund, Kotak Multi Asset Allocation Fund, and Kotak Multi Cap Fund. For investors seeking thematic plays, it highlighted the Kotak Manufacture in India Fund and Kotak Banking and Financial Services Fund, while recommending Kotak Equity Savings Fund for more conservative investors. Cautioning against expecting outsized gains, the AMC urged investors to align their portfolio choices with individual risk profiles.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates: Markets likely to deliver moderate returns in Samvat 2083
Indian equities are expected to deliver moderate returns during Samvat 2083, with Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund advising investors to focus on quality stocks and asset allocation over short-term market momentum. In its latest Muhurat investment outlook, the fund house highlighted that maintaining a disciplined long-term strategy will be key to navigating volatility driven by geopolitical tensions, crude oil price fluctuations, and hawkish global central bank policies. Despite these macro challenges, domestic demand remains strong, supporting a projected GDP growth of 7.1% for FY27 alongside broad-based economic recovery.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Muhurat trading deals subject to standard settlement rules: NSE
All trades executed during the Diwali Muhurat trading session will follow standard settlement obligations. In a recent circular, the NSE clarified that T+1 transactions can be modified or cancelled until 5 pm on the settlement day.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Banking, financial stocks lead Friday's market rally
Banking and financial services stocks led Friday's rally, with both sectoral indices rising more than 2%. Consumer durables and pharmaceutical stocks also recorded gains. Among broader market indices, the Nifty 100 emerged as the top performer, advancing more than 1%, although the broader market performance remained mixed. Investors enter Samvat 2083 after the sharp gains, with global developments and shifts in investor sentiment likely to remain important factors influencing the near-term direction of domestic equities.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Sensex, Nifty extend gains for seventh straight session
The special trading session follows a strong rally in domestic equities on Friday, when benchmark indices extended their winning streak to seven consecutive trading sessions despite weakness across major global markets and technology stocks. The BSE Sensex surged 1,718.01 points, or 2.17%, to close at 81,028.02, reclaiming the 80,000 mark. The NSE Nifty advanced 493.75 points, or 2.01%, to settle at 25,030.35, moving back above the 25,000 level.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | MCX schedules special commodity trading session
The Multi Commodity Exchange has announced a separate schedule for the Diwali Muhurat trading session. Contracts across all commodities and indices will be available for trading. The exchange's special session will run from 2:05 pm to 2:19 pm, followed by the main trading session between 2:20 pm and 3:30 pm. MCX has also said that the client code modification window will remain open until 3:45 pm, allowing participants to make the required modifications.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | NSE and BSE announce equity market timings
NSE and BSE have scheduled continuous equity trading from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. The block deal window will operate from 1:50 pm to 2:05 pm, followed by the pre-open session between 2:05 pm and 2:17 pm. The pre-open process will include order entry, matching and trade confirmation. Both exchanges have also outlined closing auction and post-closing procedures. BSE has additionally set a trade modification window from 2:20 pm to 4:15 pm.
Muhurat Trading 2026 Live Updates | Indian markets open for Diwali Muhurat trading
Indian stock and commodity markets hold a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, to mark the beginning of Samvat 2083. The annual session is being conducted on the occasion of Diwali, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) announcing separate schedules for equity and commodity trading. Investors will participate in the symbolic trading session as the new Hindu accounting year begins.
