{"id":13962,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/?p=13962"},"modified":"2026-08-03T06:57:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T06:57:03","slug":"the-auspicious-hour-a-complete-guide-to-muhurat-trading-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/the-auspicious-hour-a-complete-guide-to-muhurat-trading-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Auspicious Hour: A Complete Guide to\u00a0Muhurat\u00a0Trading 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<button id=\"readBlogBtn\" style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border:none;padding:10px 15px;cursor:pointer;border-radius:6px;font-size:16px\">\n  &#128266; Listen\n<\/button>\n\n\n<ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-muhurat-trading-2025-date-and-time\">Muhurat Trading 2025: Date and Time<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-why-participate-in-muhurat-trading\">Why Participate in Muhurat Trading?<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-the-power-of-an-auspicious-start-samvat-2082\">The Power of an Auspicious Start (Samvat 2082)<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-market-sentiment-and-liquidity\">Market Sentiment and Liquidity<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-ideal-for-long-term-investments\">Ideal for Long-Term Investments<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-a-gateway-for-new-investors\">A Gateway for New Investors<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-historical-significance\">Historical Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-tips-for-muhurat-trading-2025\">Tips for Muhurat Trading 2025<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-focus-on-quality-not-speculation\">Focus on Quality, Not Speculation<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-plan-your-trade-in-advance\">Plan Your Trade in Advance<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-intraday-caution-is-key\">Intraday Caution is Key<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-treat-it-as-a-token-investment\">Treat it as a Token Investment<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-dont-ignore-fundamentals\">Don&#039;t Ignore Fundamentals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-the-verdict\">The Verdict<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Indian stock market is a unique blend of both modern finance and ancient tradition, and no event exemplifies this better than&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading<\/strong>.&nbsp;On this auspicious hour&nbsp;in&nbsp;the afternoon of Diwali (Laxmi Pujan),&nbsp;this special session is much more than a brief trading window;&nbsp;believe&nbsp;that it allows us&nbsp;to trade with the blessing of&nbsp;Goddess&nbsp;Laxmi too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">For both seasoned and new traders\/investors, the&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading 2025&nbsp;<\/strong>session&nbsp;offers&nbsp;a unique&nbsp;opportunity to blend faith with finance.&nbsp;If you are curious to know about the history,&nbsp;significance,&nbsp;and practical details of this extraordinary event, here is your complete guide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #e8622f;background:#fdf1ec;padding:18px 22px;margin:1.5em 0;line-height:1.8\"><strong>&#128161; Quick Answer<\/strong><br>Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour session held by the BSE and NSE on Diwali (Laxmi Pujan), when the exchanges are otherwise closed. &#8220;Muhurat&#8221; means auspicious time, and the session marks the start of the Hindu financial new year, Samvat. As written, this guide covers the <strong>2025<\/strong> session on <strong>Tuesday, October 21, 2025<\/strong>, with the equity pre-open at 01:30 PM, the normal market from 01:45 PM to 02:45 PM, and a closing session from 02:55 PM to 03:05 PM. Treat it as a symbolic, quality-first purchase rather than a speculative window, and always confirm the current year&#8217;s timings against the official exchange circulars.<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-227f379fa0ba8a0c56f4dd621e7eb110\" id=\"aioseo-what-is-muhurat-trading\" style=\"color:#023368\">What is&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">The term &#8220;Muhurat&#8221; is a Sanskrit word, which means &#8220;auspicious time&#8221; chosen based on planetary alignments.&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading&nbsp;<\/strong>is a special one-hour trading session conducted by the Bombay Stock Exchange (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bseindia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BSE<\/a>) and the National Stock Exchange (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nseindia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NSE<\/a>) on Diwali.&nbsp;On this occasion&nbsp;we&nbsp;offer respect and gratitude to Goddess Lakshmi (the Hindu Goddess of wealth) to start the new year with a positive financial gesture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">The tradition of the auspicious moment deeply rooted in the customs of the Marwari and Gujarati business communities. It marks&nbsp;the closing of old account books and&nbsp;the traditional beginning of the new year.&nbsp;Historically <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/app.html\" title=\"\">brokers<\/a>&nbsp;perform&nbsp;a &#8220;Chopda&nbsp;Pujan&#8221; (worship of account books) before opening new ledgers.&nbsp;The cultural practice was formalized into the special one-hour trading window we see today, following the establishment of modern exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-1caa68e884c541bb45c20406846a3071\" id=\"aioseo-muhurat-trading-2025-date-and-time\" style=\"color:#023368\">Muhurat&nbsp;Trading 2025: Date and Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">The&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading session for Equities, Equity F&amp;O and Commodities will be conducted on&nbsp;<strong>Tuesday, October 21, 2025<\/strong>,&nbsp;in&nbsp;Diwali.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Segment&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Session&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Start&nbsp;Time&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>End Time<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"3\">Equity&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Pre-Open&nbsp;<\/td><td>01:30 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>01:45 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Normal Market&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>01:45 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>02:45 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closing Session&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>02:55 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>03:05 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Derivatives&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>F&amp;O, Currency, MCX&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>01:45 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>02:45 PM&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">&nbsp;<strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>The stock markets (NSE and BSE) will remain closed for regular trading on October 21st, 2025, in observance of Diwali\/Laxmi Pujan, making the one-hour&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;session the only trading window for the day. Always confirm the official circulars released by the NSE and BSE closer to the date for final timings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">The pre-open block at the start of the session behaves like the regular pre-open auction, so it is worth knowing how that price-discovery window works &#8212; it is explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/before-the-bell-your-essential-guide-to-stock-market-premarket-trading\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=muhurat_trading\">this guide to premarket trading<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-abf52dea8f1d2b0a39efa6030b1a2298\" id=\"aioseo-why-participate-in-muhurat-trading\" style=\"color:#023368\">Why Participate in&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">While the session lasts only an&nbsp;hour,&nbsp;if you are&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading&nbsp;<\/strong>offers&nbsp;several benefits that will go beyond simple&nbsp;P&amp;L statements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-23da19f61cb75146563365288d70b28a\" id=\"aioseo-the-power-of-an-auspicious-start-samvat-2082\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">The Power of an Auspicious Start (Samvat 2082)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Most people belief that an investment made this &#8220;shubh&nbsp;muhurat&#8221; can multiply and bring good fortune throughout the&nbsp;financial year, Samvat 2082. So, most people make a small purchase, like a token of faith in their financial future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-a6ca0e3ef28ceca53ba49ce99351282c\" id=\"aioseo-market-sentiment-and-liquidity\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Market Sentiment and Liquidity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">The overwhelming of positive sentiment and festive optimism, the&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading&nbsp;<\/strong>session&nbsp;witnesses high trading volume and liquidity in the short duration. This sentiment will&nbsp;make the market&nbsp;close&nbsp;in positive territory, though this is not guaranteed every year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Festive optimism is still sentiment, and sentiment can be measured rather than assumed &#8212; the <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/market-mood-index\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=muhurat_trading\">Market Mood Index<\/a> is a useful sanity check before you place a festive order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-13e4fce2a029c9ce5e0f3c58e3942bbc\" id=\"aioseo-ideal-for-long-term-investments\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Ideal for Long-Term Investments&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">It&#8217;s&nbsp;considered the perfect time for long-term investors to &#8216;plant a seed&#8217; by buying fundamentally strong shares.&nbsp;The focus&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;only on intraday profit but on accumulating high-quality assets to be&nbsp;held&nbsp;for years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">If that is your intention, it helps to set the expectation properly &#8212; see <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/what-returns-to-expect-from-the-stock-market-in-the-long-term\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=muhurat_trading\">what returns to expect from the stock market in the long term<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-039aac8f63f907f4ddac71ff88958fe9\" id=\"aioseo-a-gateway-for-new-investors\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">A Gateway for New Investors&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">For those who are new to the stock market, the&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;session&nbsp;<\/strong>offer an excellent and low-pressure&nbsp;welcoming to the Indian market. Families will use this time to teach the younger generation about investing, with a small purchase of a single share becoming a memorable tradition.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-e4a4c71eb4d205e7003c1b3294f7308f\" id=\"aioseo-historical-significance\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Historical Significance&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Through this session you can get a way to connect with the rich history and traditions of the Indian financial market, paying homage to the generations of traders and business owners on Dalal Street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/open.navia.co.in\/index-navia.php?utm_source=organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=muhurat_trading_CTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:flex;width:100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1l8l3rp33cdzs.cloudfront.net\/images\/naviacee\/Open-free-demat-account%20%28blog%29%20%281%29.gif\" alt=\"Open a free zero brokerage demat account with Navia\" width=\"80%\" height=\"auto\" style=\"border-radius:10px;margin:5px auto;max-width:100%;height:auto\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-c166f908c4134e123f4edefd9b917876\" id=\"aioseo-tips-for-muhurat-trading-2025\" style=\"color:#023368\">Tips for&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading 2025&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">We know that the sentiment on&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading&nbsp;<\/strong>is high, but if you&nbsp;aren&#8217;t&nbsp;concentrating on the&nbsp;activity,&nbsp;it can lead to volatility.&nbsp;A few smart tips are given below for approaching&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading 2025.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-0e4a8c195cfe4f9550247fde96ec6953\" id=\"aioseo-focus-on-quality-not-speculation\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Focus on Quality, Not Speculation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Stop chasing volatile and unproven stocks, stick to fundamentally sound companies for better results. Your goal&nbsp;should be&nbsp;a long-term purchase, not a high-risk gamble.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-e6b0d65bb87b6023dd0f8904f235ebc0\" id=\"aioseo-plan-your-trade-in-advance\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Plan Your Trade in Advance&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Don&#8217;t&nbsp;browse stocks during the one-hour session; decide your stock name, quantity, and price limit before the market opens. And place&nbsp;a limit&nbsp;order rather than a market order to ensure&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;not&nbsp;overpaid&nbsp;during a sudden upward surge. If the difference between those order types is not second nature yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/types-of-stock-market-orders\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=internal_link&amp;utm_campaign=muhurat_trading\">this beginner&#8217;s guide to stock market order types<\/a> is worth reading before the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-505b0559757c8fba91bc3cbfe8fd2d8b\" id=\"aioseo-intraday-caution-is-key\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Intraday Caution is Key&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">If you are an&nbsp;intraday trader,&nbsp;set strict stop-loss orders&nbsp;and be&nbsp;prepared for higher-than-usual volatility.&nbsp;Many professionals prefer to make a symbolic long-term purchase and avoid aggressive day trading altogether.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-8bf2ab88e7ca5042e84fd6258933ba81\" id=\"aioseo-treat-it-as-a-token-investment\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Treat it as a Token Investment&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Do not spend&nbsp;a large percentage&nbsp;of your portfolio in this single hour.&nbsp;To honor the tradition, you can invest a small amount too, like a symbolic investment.&nbsp;The size of the trade does not guarantee the&nbsp;magnitude&nbsp;of luck!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-65d307a3865bf252dfdc7a228fd8c089\" id=\"aioseo-dont-ignore-fundamentals\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Don&#8217;t&nbsp;Ignore Fundamentals&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">Remember that market movements are driven by quarterly results, global events, and economic data, not just sentiment. So, ensure that&nbsp;your investment during&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading&nbsp;<\/strong>should align with your core investment strategy and goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-9cdf5a47a5fc89dbb7e1cd8927adc6ea\" id=\"aioseo-the-verdict\" style=\"color:#023368\">The Verdict&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\"><strong>Muhurat&nbsp;Trading 2025&nbsp;<\/strong>is a time for celebration, reflection, and optimism. In the&nbsp;moment&nbsp;our serious business of finance will honor a profound cultural tradition. Like you are lighting a diya on Diwali, your&nbsp;participation in the&nbsp;<strong>Muhurat&nbsp;session&nbsp;<\/strong>is a symbol of prosperity in your life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify\">As you prepare for the special one-hour session on October 21, 2025, remember that the greatest wealth is not found in a single day&#8217;s profit, but in the disciplined practice of investing for the long term.&nbsp;Happy Diwali and happy prosperous investing!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 style=\"color:#ec4d37\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Muhurat Trading is a one-hour ceremonial session run by the BSE and NSE on Diwali, the one day the exchanges are otherwise shut.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">It marks the start of the Hindu financial new year and traces back to the Chopda Pujan tradition of the Marwari and Gujarati business communities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">As written, this guide covers the <strong>2025<\/strong> session dated <strong>Tuesday, October 21, 2025<\/strong> &#8212; always re-confirm the current year&#8217;s date and timings against the official exchange circulars.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Sentiment is festive and volumes are high, but a positive close is a tendency, not a guarantee.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Plan the stock, quantity and price before the bell, and use a limit order rather than a market order to avoid overpaying in a surge.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8\">Treat it as a token, quality-first purchase sized small &#8212; the size of the trade does not scale the luck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do You Find This Interesting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;d Love to Hear from you-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bpQ8ZlDc\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png\" alt=\"Muhurat\" class=\"wp-image-8901\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png 300w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1-150x32.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-elements-4da278a8a048fc17de4ebb404e6ebe8d\" id=\"aioseo-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"color:#023368\">Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">What is Muhurat Trading?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">Muhurat&nbsp;Trading is a special, one-hour trading session conducted by Indian stock exchanges (BSE and NSE) on the auspicious occasion of Diwali (Laxmi Pujan). The word &#8216;Muhurat&#8217; means &#8216;auspicious time&#8217;. This session marks the beginning of the Hindu New Financial Year (Vikram Samvat) and is considered an astrologically&nbsp;favourable&nbsp;time to&nbsp;initiate&nbsp;new investments, symbolizing a hopeful and prosperous start to the&nbsp;financial year.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">How long is Muhurat Trading?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading is typically a one-hour special session.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">Is Muhurat trading on Diwali?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">Yes,&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading is an annual tradition held on the day of Diwali (Laxmi Pujan day). The Indian stock exchanges (NSE and BSE) are otherwise closed for regular business on the festival day, but they open for a special, one-hour session to allow investors to make symbolic trades, which is considered an auspicious beginning for the Hindu New Year (Samvat).<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">What is the time of Muhurat Trading in 2025?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 0 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">For 2025, the&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading session is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">The typical timings are: the equity pre-open runs 01:30 PM to 01:45 PM, the normal market 01:45 PM to 02:45 PM, and the closing session 02:55 PM to 03:05 PM. Derivatives (F&amp;O, Currency, MCX) trade 01:45 PM to 02:45 PM.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">Can I buy stocks during Muhurat Trading?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">Yes, absolutely. You can buy and sell stocks, as well as trade in Futures and <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/open-options-trading-account\" title=\"\">Options<\/a> (F&amp;O), <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/open-commodities-trading-account\" title=\"\">commodities<\/a>, and currency derivatives during the&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading session.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">Is Muhurat Trading bullish?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 0 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">The sentiment during&nbsp;Muhurat&nbsp;Trading is&nbsp;generally optimistic&nbsp;and often bullish due to the festive spirit and the belief in an auspicious start. Historically, the Indian benchmark indices have&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;closed on a positive note during this special session.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">However,&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;important to note:&nbsp;It is not&nbsp;guaranteed that&nbsp;the market can be volatile, and like any other session, the market performance depends on&nbsp;various factors.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px\">Is Muhurat Trading real or fake?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0\">Muhurat&nbsp;Trading is real in the sense that it is a live, officially conducted trading session on the stock exchanges (NSE and BSE) with real trades. 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