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Stock market holidays for Diwali: When are NSE, BSE open? Check Muhurat trading timings

Stock market holidays for Diwali: When are NSE, BSE open? Check Muhurat trading timings

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Gold prices have risen by nearly 14‑15% since Dhanteras 2025, prompting many investors to check the latest 24‑carat rates and one‑year returns ahead of Dhanteras 2026. For Indian households, buying gold or silver during Diwali and Dhanteras remains a generational tradition that marks an auspicious occasion and serves as a means of preserving wealth. This year, however, attention is also turning to silver, which is being highlighted as a rapidly emerging high‑potential investment alongside gold.

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    Diwali celebrations bring about a shift in trading hours on Dalal Street and MCX. On Dhanteras, the stock market will operate, while it will observe its usual Saturday closure. A special Muhurat Trading session is scheduled for Sunday, allowing limited customary Diwali trades. After this session…

    — The Times of India

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    Planning to start a mutual fund SIP on Diwali or invest during Muhurat Trading 2026? Check these five important numbers, including expense ratio, five-year CAGR, Sharpe ratio and volatility, before investing for long-term wealth creation.

    — Livemint

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Diwali celebrations bring about a shift in trading hours on Dalal Street and MCX. On Dhanteras, the stock market will operate, while it will observe its usual Saturday closure. A special Muhurat Trading session is scheduled for Sunday, allowing limited customary Diwali trades. After this session…

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Stock market holidays for Diwali: When are NSE, BSE open? Check Muhurat trading timings

Diwali celebrations bring about a shift in trading hours on Dalal Street and MCX. On Dhanteras, the stock market will operate, while it will observe its usual Saturday closure. A special Muhurat Trading session is scheduled for Sunday, allowing limited customary Diwali trades. After this session…

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