Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: BSE, NSE, MCX Schedule and Key Stocks to Watch

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025 marks the beginning of the new Hindu financial year (Samvat 2082) and will be conducted by BSE, NSE, and MCX on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. This special trading session is a one-hour event designed to celebrate prosperity and new beginnings in the financial year.

Muhurat Trading 2025 Date and Time

According to official exchange notifications:

Pre-Opening Session: 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Muhurat Trading Session: 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Trade Modification Cut-off: 2:55 PM

All trades executed during this session follow regular settlement obligations, just like any normal trading day.

Why Diwali Muhurat Trading Is Special

The festival of lights is not just for celebration-it is considered auspicious for investors. Muhurat Trading signifies financial prosperity, marking the start of the new financial year according to the Hindu calendar (Samvat 2082). Both NSE and BSE conduct this session, allowing investors to begin the year positively.

Participants in Muhurat Trading

Investors: Use the session as a symbolic opportunity to mark wealth creation.

Traders: Engage actively due to festive sentiment and increased market activity.

New Investors: First-time participants often join to experience this traditional market event.

Key Points to Remember During Muhurat Trading 2025

Trading Schedule: The session lasts one hour, so plan trades accordingly.

Market Segments: Includes equities, derivatives, and other segments.

System Readiness: Ensure trading platforms work smoothly to avoid disruptions.

Festive Context: The celebratory atmosphere may influence market participation.

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025 on October 21 is more than a trading session; it symbolises wealth creation and financial prosperity. Investors and traders can participate to begin the new Hindu financial year (Samvat 2082) on a positive note.

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: Stocks to Watch

investors are keeping a close eye on corporate developments, earnings reports, and market activity across sectors. Several stocks are expected to see significant action on BSE, NSE, and MCX during the special one-hour trading session marking the start of Samvat 2082.

Corporate Moves and Bulk Deals

RPP Infra Projects, Alembic Pharma, and Tata Technologies are likely to remain active following new project wins and regulatory approvals.

In recent corporate actions:

Marico completed its full acquisition of True Elements, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Tata Power temporarily suspended operations at its Mundra units until November 30.

Delhivery: Smallcap World Fund sold 39.17 lakh shares worth ₹175 crore.

MTAR Technologies: BNP Paribas acquired shares worth ₹80.8 crore.

IRB InvIT Fund: LTIMindtree bought ₹60.9 crore worth of units, while IIFL and Kotak sold portions of their holdings.

Stocks like Tech Mahindra, Oberoi Realty, Rama Phosphates, and Tips Music will trade ex-dividend today, while RBL Bank and Sammaan Capital remain in the F&O ban list.

Banking Sector

The banking sector reported mixed but largely positive results:

IDBI Bank: Profit nearly doubled to ₹3,627 crore, aided by a provision write-back of ₹652 crore.

Yes Bank: Profit rose 18.3% YoY to ₹654 crore, despite provisions jumping 41%.

PNB: Profit increased 13.9% to ₹4,904 crore.

Federal Bank: Profit fell 9.6% YoY due to higher provisioning.

Bank of India: Profit grew 7.6% with sharply lower provisions.

ICICI Bank: Q2 profit increased 5.2% YoY to ₹12,359 crore, with net interest income up 7.4%.

HDFC Bank: Standalone Q2 net profit rose 10.8% YoY to ₹18,641 crore.

Real Estate and Consumer Sector Moves

Sobha Ltd reported a 178% surge in profit to ₹72.5 crore, driven by a 50% jump in revenue to ₹1,407 crore.

Dixon Technologies: Profit up 72% YoY to ₹670 crore, revenue rose nearly 29% to ₹14,855 crore.

Renewable Energy

Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy secured three major EPC contracts:

363 MW project in Rajasthan

580 MW project in Uttar Pradesh

115 MW solar project in South Africa valued at $120 million
Total order inflows this fiscal now exceed ₹3,775 crore.

Infrastructure and PSU Stocks

IRCON International: Secured ₹360.3 crore order from Petronet LNG at Dahej, Gujarat.

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL): Lowest bidder for ₹144.4 crore South Central Railway OHE upgradation project.

Other Key Market Highlights

UltraTech Cement: Q2 profit jumped 75.2% YoY to ₹1,231.6 crore; revenue up 20.3% to ₹19,606 crore.

RBL Bank: Focus on Emirates NBD's $3 billion stake acquisition through preferential issue.

Reliance Industries (RIL): Q2 profit rose 14.3% YoY to ₹22,092 crore; EBITDA jumped 14.6% to ₹50,367 crore.

As India steps into Samvat 2082, Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025 symbolises optimism, faith, and prosperity. The one-hour special session not only reflects market activity but also offers investors a symbolic start to wealth creation in the new financial year.