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Sensex, Nifty end lower in Muhurat trading 2026; pharma, metal stocks gain

Sensex, Nifty end lower in Muhurat trading 2026; pharma, metal stocks gain

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The Nifty 50 fell 43.95 points, or 0.18%, to 24,986.40, slipping just below the 25,000 mark after opening at 25,070 and reaching an intraday high of 25,131.85, while the Sensex slipped 28.62 points, or 0.04%, to 80,999.40 in the Diwali Muhurat session marking the start of Samvat 2083. Both benchmarks ended marginally lower, ending an eight‑year winning streak for the Sensex and a seven‑day rally for the market, as investors took profits; laggards included Mahindra & Mahindra, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and Axis Bank, while Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Maruti and Power Grid gained.

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  • left · 4 outlets

    Sensex jumped 402 points and Nifty gained 79 points as Indian stock markets began Samvat 2083 on a bullish note during the special Muhurat trading session

    — The Federal

  • center · 9 outlets

    MUMBAI: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty started the special Muhurat trading session on a bullish note on Sunday, supported by buying in blue-chips such as Sun Pharma, Tata Steel and ICICI Bank. Continuing the prevailing bullish trend in the equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 401.80…

    — DT Next

  • right · 5 outlets

    Indian stock markets opened for a special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8, as investors marked the beginning of Samvat 2083, the Hindu financial year. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will conduct the annual session on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. The one-hour…

    — ABP Live

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Foreign inflows of Rs 45,961 crore and falling crude prices lifted markets last week, but Sunday’s session gives back early gains

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  4. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Gold, Muhurat trading & big business: The economics of Diwali and how they've changed

    Diwali presents a vital chance for Indian families to reassess their financial strategies and explore new investment avenues. While traditional customs like gold purchases prevail, there is also a surge in modern investment tools such as mutual funds and stocks. Additionally, this festival signals a…

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  7. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Volatile start to Samvat 2083 as Sensex and Nifty gives up early gain, settles in the red

    Indian equities began Samvat 2083 on a volatile note with benchmark indices - BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 - surrendering their early gains to end in the red in the special Diwali Mahurat trading session on Sunday. The 30-share BSE Sensex touched an intraday high of 81,442, while the 50-share NSE…

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  17. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    Stock markets end marginally lower in special Muhurat trading, snapping 7-day rally

    Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower in the special Diwali Muhurat trading session Sunday amid profit-taking by investors after a seven-day rally. After starting the special trading session to mark the beginning of Hindu calendar Samvat 2083 on a bullish note, the…

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  24. The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article

    Sensex, Nifty end lower in Muhurat trading 2026; pharma, metal stocks gain

    Foreign inflows of Rs 45,961 crore and falling crude prices lifted markets last week, but Sunday’s session gives back early gains

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