Muhurat Trading 2025 Live Updates: Sensex and Nifty 50 close flat amid pressure from bank stocks
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India's stock market concluded today’s hour-long muhurat trading session on a mostly steady note. The BSE Sensex climbed 62.97 points, closing at 84,426.34, while the NSE Nifty 50 edged up 25.45 points to finish at 25,868.60.
Sensex and Nifty 50 close flat amid pressure from bank stocks
Bajaj Finserv: Rs 2,155.30
Bajaj Finance: Rs 1,089.95
Bharti Airtel: Rs 2,057.95
Shares rose 1.71% intraday to Rs 1,486 per share.
The rise in Infosys boosted the Nifty IT index by 0.35%.
Gains were supported by news of a reduction in H-1B visa fees in the US.
While the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 recorded gains during today’s Muhurat Trading session, MCX gold and silver prices tumbled on the Multi Commodity Exchange.
The MCX gold price dropped by Rs 2,454, or 1.88%, to Rs 1,28,170 per 10 grams, while MCX silver fell Rs 7,518, or 4.76%, to Rs 1,50,469 per kilogram.
Despite the decline in precious metals, equities saw a positive start, reflecting a mix of festive optimism and investor sentiment at the start of Samvat 2082.
What makes Muhurat Trading 2025 noteworthy is a departure from tradition: the session has been shifted from its usual evening slot to the afternoon. The trading window is scheduled from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm, with a pre-open session from 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm. After the session, order modifications will be permitted until 2:55 pm.
This afternoon timing marks a historic change. Reports suggest it is the first time since 1957 that Muhurat Trading will not take place in the evening. Many brokers have welcomed the adjustment, highlighting benefits such as lighter workloads and better visibility during daylight hours.
For many investors, Muhurat Trading is less about immediate profits and more about intention. The session is a symbolic ritual to seek blessings from Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, and to start the financial year on a positive note.
Investors typically make small, symbolic purchases during this hour, often in fundamentally strong stocks intended for long-term holding. The focus is on planting seeds for growth in the new Samvat 2082, rather than aggressive trading.
Historically, Muhurat Trading sessions tend to close in positive territory, reflecting festive optimism. However, market participants should remember that gains are not guaranteed, as broader market fundamentals and macroeconomic factors continue to influence stock prices.
Select the stocks you want to trade well before the session begins.
Prioritise companies with strong fundamentals instead of high-risk bets.
Treat Muhurat Trading as a symbolic investment rather than a full-scale trading strategy.
Check official exchange circulars for any last-minute changes or guidelines.
Trades executed during Muhurat Trading follow standard settlement rules and obligations.
During today’s Muhurat Trading session, key Nifty 50 performers included Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance, Asian Paints, ONGC, and Bharti Airtel, which led the upside.
On the other hand, the laggards were Infosys, Cipla, JSW Steel, Tata Motors, Jio Financial, and Tech Mahindra.
All sectoral indices traded in positive territory, with Nifty IT and Nifty Auto showing the strongest gains among sectors.
At the opening bell of Muhurat Trading today, the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 75 points, while the BSE Sensex advanced by 120 points. IT stocks were led by gains in Infosys and Tech Mahindra Ltd., following relief in H-1B visa fees
Ahead of the special Muhurat Trading session to mark the beginning of Samvat 2082, JM Financial Ltd. has released a list of 12 recommended stocks for investors. These selections are aimed at guiding participants who wish to make symbolic or strategic trades during the auspicious trading hour.
The recommended stocks include:
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Fiem Industries Ltd.
Axis Bank Ltd.
L&T Finance Ltd.
IIFL Finance Ltd.
Apollo Hospitals Ltd.
Lloyd Metals & Energy Ltd.
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd.
Brainbees Solutions Ltd. (FirstCry)
Anant Raj Ltd.
Eureka Forbes Ltd.
Astral Pipes Ltd.
PTC Web Desk: India’s stock markets are observing a special one-hour Muhurat Trading session today to mark the start of Samvat 2082. This year, for the first time since 1957, the session is scheduled in the afternoon, from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm, instead of the traditional evening slot.
Significance of Muhurat Trading
Muhurat Trading derives from the Sanskrit term Muhurat, meaning an auspicious time. On Diwali day, stock exchanges open for a symbolic one-hour session to allow investors to make token trades, aiming to usher in prosperity and good fortune for the financial year ahead. While the session follows standard trading and settlement rules, its purpose is largely ceremonial rather than strategic.
Many investors use this occasion to place small trades in well-established companies, particularly blue-chip stocks, as a mark of tradition and optimism for long-term growth.
Investors and market watchers are closely tracking Sensex and Nifty 50 movements during this special session to gauge market sentiment at the start of the financial new year. The afternoon timing in 2025 adds a new dimension to this long-standing Diwali tradition, blending cultural significance with market participation.
Muhurat Trading continues to be a unique intersection of finance, tradition, and investor optimism, reflecting India’s blend of culture and commerce.
- With inputs from agencies
