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Stock Market Holiday 2026: Is stock market closed on Tuesday? Check remaining holidays for the year
The BSE and NSE will remain closed on November 10 for Diwali-Balipratipada, while MCX will suspend trading during the morning session and reopen in the evening. The holiday follows a weak Muhurat Trading session, in which the Sensex and Nifty ended lower for the first time in nine years.
Stock market holiday this week: BSE, NSE opened on Sunday but will be closed on this day
BSE and NSE will remain closed on November 10 for Diwali-Balipratipada, while MCX will operate only during the evening session. Markets will reopen after the holiday, with November 24 and December 25 marking the remaining stock market holidays in 2026.
NSE looks beyond transaction fees to drive growth
NSE reported a sequential decline in revenue and profit in the September quarter from previous results. The drop resulted from a 16% fall in transaction charges and reduced trading activity. NSE plans to enhance market activity through amendments to its Closing Auction Session framework expected in December. Additionally, the exchange is diversifying its offerings into commodity derivatives and digital gold products.
Muhurat Trading 2026: Sensex falls 29 points, Nifty below 25,000 as market snaps 6-day explosive rally on Diwali. What lies ahead in Samvat 2083?
The Indian stock market experienced sharp gains during the Muhurat Trading session on Diwali. Sensex increased by 350 points, surpassing 81,380, indicating strong investor interest. Nifty 50 rose over 80 points, crossing 23,100 as well. Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, BEL, and HDFC Bank contributed to these gains, while some stocks faced losses. Overall, the market breadth remained positive, with more advances than declines.
Muhurat trading 2026 today: Date, time, settlement rules, and other key things investors should know
Muhurat Trading time and settlement rules: Indian stock markets will hold a special Muhurat Trading session on November 8, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, marking the beginning of Samvat 2083. The Diwali tradition symbolises prosperity, with special trading schedules across equity and commodity markets.
Planning to invest in gold and silver this Diwali? 7 experts decode the risks, outlook and allocation strategy
During the festive season of Diwali, many investors in India turn to gold and silver as traditional investment choices. With the backdrop of rising energy costs and inflation, the prices of these metals have seen fluctuations. Financial experts recommend that in the face of current market volatility, it might be wise for investors to reassess their strategies.
Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026: Samco Securities picks 12 stocks and ETFs for investors; BSE, Adani Power among top bets
Samco Securities has unveiled 12 investment picks for Samvat 2083, comprising 10 Indian stocks and two US-listed ETFs across diverse sectors. The recommendations include technical entry levels, stop-losses, target prices and investment horizons, while international ETFs offer exposure to energy and healthcare amid currency and crude oil risks.
Britannia Industries plans further price hikes amid food inflation impacting margins and boosting rural demand
Britannia Industries is responding to persistent inflation by considering additional price hikes for its products. The company has already raised prices by 3.5% in the September quarter, but this only partially addresses rising costs. Increased competition from companies like Reliance Industries adds pressure on their pricing strategy and market share. Demand is improving, particularly in rural and semi-urban markets, which reflects changing consumption patterns.
Angel One edges past Zerodha in NSE active investors, claims second spot; Groww leads
Angel One has overtaken Zerodha to become India's second-largest stockbroker by active NSE investors, adding 2.43 lakh investors in October. Groww retained the top position with 1.37 crore active investors. Angel One also reported its highest monthly client additions in nine months, alongside an improvement in trading activity and market share.
Stock Market Holiday 2026: When will BSE & NSE be closed for Diwali? Muhurat trading timings, other key things to know
Indian stock markets will hold a special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8, to mark Diwali, despite the regular trading holiday. BSE and NSE will remain shut on November 10 for Diwali-Balipratipada. Check the complete schedule and timings.
FIIs turn buyers in IT, telecom stocks in second half of October ahead of Diwali
Technology stocks in India are seeing increased interest from foreign institutional investors as Diwali approaches. After struggling in the first half of October, the IT and telecom sectors have gained attention. Foreign portfolio investors made significant net purchases of Indian equities in late October. This upward trend follows substantial selling earlier in the month. The shift highlights a renewed focus on technology investments within the Indian market.
NCDEX partners with BigMint to enhance price transparency in steel scrap market
NCDEX has signed a strategic collaboration with BigMint to create a benchmark for steel scrap pricing. This partnership aims to improve price transparency and reliability for the steel industry in India. BigMint will provide daily spot price assessments, which will be used for settlement of new steel scrap derivatives contracts. The contract is expected to help participants manage price risks more effectively.
Stock Market Holiday 2026: When will BSE and NSE be closed for Diwali? Check list of remaining market holidays this year
BSE and NSE will remain closed on November 10 for Diwali-Balipratipada, while a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session will be held on November 8. Investors can also check the remaining 2026 market holidays, including Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas, along with key timings for the festive trading session.
Muhurat trading 2026: Date, time, settlement rules, and other key things to know
Muhurat Trading 2026 date & time: BSE, NSE and MCX will conduct the special Diwali Muhurat Trading session on November 8 to mark the beginning of Samvat 2083. Here are the complete timings for equity, commodity, IPO and newly listed stocks, along with details on settlement and delivery.
ETMarkets Commodity Talk| A 10% allocation to gold and silver? Motilal Oswal's Manav Modi explains the commodity playbook
In this edition of ETMarkets Commodity Talk, Manav Modi, Commodities Analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, decodes the contrasting moves in gold, crude and copper. He also shares his views on the role of commodities in a long-term portfolio, the common mistakes investors should avoid, and why an allocation of at least 10% to gold and silver could be considered based on an investor's risk profile and investment horizon.
Foreign buying, softer crude lift Dalal Street; Sensex closes above 77,300
Following the US midterm elections, Indian investors are buoyed by hopes of decreased global trade tensions. The Sensex surged by 383.55 points, closing at 77,301.40, while the Nifty increased by 149.75 points to end at 23,960.60, highlighting a significant rebound for the indices. Analysts believe reduced geopolitical risks could enhance India's economic prospects, despite a mixed performance in Asian markets regarding US investments in AI.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| Gold, silver or copper? Tata MF fund manager suggests a 50:30:20 commodity allocation: Tapan Patel
In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, we speak with Tapan Patel, Fund Manager – Commodities at Tata Asset Management, who shares his outlook on gold, silver, copper and crude oil, explains the changing dynamics driving commodity prices, and suggests a 50:30:20 allocation to gold, copper and silver, respectively, for investors looking to build a commodity portfolio for the long term.
Gold price crashes on Election Day, Silver drops: Will Gold rate fall further after US midterm elections 2026 results?
Election Day Gold rate: Gold price was down on Tuesday as investors seem to be waiting for US midterm elections 2026 results for Donald Trump-led Republicans and Democrats.
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Gold for ballast, silver for growth; avoid industrial commodities in core portfolios: Saish Sawant
In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Saish Sawant, Research Analyst–Commodities at Emkay Global Financial Services, breaks down the contrasting moves across gold, crude and copper.
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