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Muhurat Trading: Sensex ends below 81,000, Nifty settles under 25,000 on Diwali

Muhurat Trading: Sensex ends below 81,000, Nifty settles under 25,000 on Diwali

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During the Diwali Muhurat trading session marking the start of Samvat 2083, the BSE Sensex finished below the 81,000 level while the NSE Nifty closed under 25,000. Reports said the Sensex rose roughly 402 points and the Nifty gained about 79 points, reflecting a bullish opening. Buying in blue‑chip stocks such as Sun Pharma, Tata Steel and ICICI Bank was cited as lifting market sentiment. Muhurat trading is described as a symbolic session held on Diwali that also begins the new Hindu calendar year.

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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 · 8 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…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 4 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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  9. 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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    Stock markets begin Samvat 2083 on a firm note in special Muhurat trading

    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…

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    Muhurat Trading: Sensex ends below 81,000, Nifty settles under 25,000 on Diwali

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