Muhurat Trading Opening Bell: How the Sensex and Nifty Today Rose Over 400 Points, Pared Gains and Where the Key Levels Sit
- November 8, 2026
- Posted by: Ankit Jaiswal
- Category: News
Sensex 81,425.92 (+397.90) and Nifty 25,122.10 (+91.75) at the BS live blog lead summary, 2:44 PM IST, 8 Nov 2026. Muhurat 2025 close: Nifty 25,868.60. Closing figures will differ.
Quick Answer
After the Muhurat trading opening bell on 8 November 2026, the Sensex rose about 398 points to 81,425.92 and the Nifty 50 about 92 points to 25,122.10, with smallcaps outperforming, before gains were pared as IT and bank shares weighed. The Nifty sits near the 25,150 hurdle analysts have flagged, and last year’s Muhurat close of 25,868.60 is still about 2.9% away.
The Muhurat trading opening bell on Sunday 8 November 2026 started Samvat 2083 with gains: Sensex and Nifty today rose in early trade, with the Sensex up about 398 points to 81,425.92 and the Nifty 50 above 25,100. This article tracks how the opening unfolded, where the indices stand against last year’s Muhurat close, and which levels analysts are watching.
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Muhurat Trading Opening Bell: How the First Minutes Looked
| Muhurat trading opening bell: time (IST) | Sensex | Nifty 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 6 November close for Sensex and Nifty today (derived from the stated changes) | About 81,028.02 | About 25,030.35 |
| 2:29 PM and 2:34 PM updates | Up 104.36 points (0.13%) to 81,132.38 | Up 38.45 points (0.15%) to 25,068.80 |
| Lead summary, Business Standard live blog (last updated 2:44 PM) | Up 397.90 points (0.49%) to 81,425.92 | Up 91.75 points (0.37%) to 25,122.10 |
| Headline note on Sensex and Nifty today | Sensex about 200 points off the day’s high | Gains pared as IT, banks and financials weighed |
The day’s high is not given in the report, so the exact peak is not quoted here. The Muhurat trading opening bell gains were smaller for the Nifty than for the Sensex in percentage terms, since the Sensex rose 0.49% against 0.37% for the Nifty at the lead-summary time. Mint’s report described the session as one where smallcaps outperformed.
Sensex and Nifty Today vs Last Year's Muhurat Close
| Sensex and Nifty today: comparison | Sensex | Nifty 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Muhurat trading opening bell: level at the lead summary | 81,425.92 | 25,122.10 |
| Muhurat trading opening bell vs Muhurat 2025 close (21 October 2025) | 84,426.34 | 25,868.60 |
| Sensex and Nifty today: gap to last year’s close | About 3.6% below (my arithmetic) | About 2.9% below (my arithmetic) |
| Sensex and Nifty today: week of 2 to 6 November | Up 7.5%, the best week since February 2021 | Up 7.6% |
The Sensex and Nifty 50 therefore began Samvat 2083 below the level at which they began Samvat 2082, even after the biggest weekly rally in nearly six years. That context matters when reading the Muhurat trading opening bell gains, which are small in percentage terms.
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Smallcaps Outperform: Breadth After the Muhurat Trading Opening Bell
| Index | Muhurat trading opening bell: move reported | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | Up 0.37% | Lead summary |
| Nifty MidCap 100 | Up 0.77% | Business Standard |
| Nifty SmallCap 100 | Up 0.92% | Business Standard |
| Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare | Led the gains | Business Standard, 2:36 PM |
| Nifty Metal | Outperformed | Business Standard |
Mint’s summary said smallcaps outperformed and that Tata Steel and Sun Pharma led the gainers, while M&M and Infosys were among the laggards. The Nifty SmallCap 100 page has the live data. Outperformance in a short ceremonial session says little about the year ahead for Sensex and Nifty today.
Sensex and Nifty Today: Levels Analysts Are Watching
| Source | Support | Resistance |
|---|---|---|
| Ponmudi R, Enrich Money (Sensex and Nifty today) | 24,600 to 24,800 | 25,150 to 25,200 |
| Analyst quoted by Mint on 7 November | 24,770 to 24,500, with the gap near 24,300 as a crucial level | 25,150 as an intermediate hurdle, then 25,400 |
| Another analyst quoted by Mint on 7 November | 24,800, the breakout zone | 25,400 to 25,500; a decisive move above could open 26,000 |
| Upstox technical note, 13:02 IST | Weekly 200 EMA near 22,400 | Not given |
With the Nifty at 25,122.10 at the lead-summary time, it traded just under the 25,150 to 25,200 resistance band several analysts quote. These are views attributed to the named sources and not Univest targets. A close above 25,200 would test that resistance, while a slide below 24,800 would test the support band.
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What Comes After the Muhurat Trading Opening Bell
| Upcoming event after the Muhurat trading opening bell | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rest of the Muhurat session for Sensex and Nifty today | Trading runs till 3:30 PM, with closing auction rules for some stocks |
| Monday 9 November after the Muhurat trading opening bell | Regular trading day, the first full session of Samvat 2083 |
| Tuesday 10 November | Market holiday for Diwali Balipratipada |
| Backdrop for Sensex and Nifty today | Brent crude near USD 97.7; record FPI selling of Rs 4.55 trillion in Samvat 2082 |
For timings, settlement rules and history, see our Muhurat trading guide for Samvat 2083. The closing figures for Sensex and Nifty today at 3:30 PM will differ from those quoted here.
Conclusion
The Muhurat trading opening bell gave Samvat 2083 a positive start, with Sensex and Nifty today up 0.49% and 0.37% at the 2:44 PM lead summary, smallcaps outperforming and gains pared by IT and banks. The Nifty is about 2.9% below last year’s Muhurat close and just under the 25,150 hurdle. Wait for the close and treat the ceremonial hour as one data point.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).
Frequently Asked Questions on the Muhurat Trading Opening Bell
How did Sensex and Nifty today start the Muhurat session?
Ans. Both opened higher. At the 2:29 PM and 2:34 PM updates the Sensex was up 104.36 points to 81,132.38 and the Nifty 50 up 38.45 points to 25,068.80. By the lead summary the Sensex was up 397.90 points to 81,425.92 and the Nifty up 91.75 points to 25,122.10.
Where did Sensex and Nifty today stand before the Muhurat session?
Ans. On Friday 6 November the Nifty 50 closed at 25,030.35 and the Sensex at 81,028.02, up 2.01% and 2.17% on the day. For the week the Sensex gained 7.5% and the Nifty 7.6%, the best week since February 2021.
Did the gains hold after the Muhurat trading opening bell?
Ans. The Business Standard headline said the Sensex was about 200 points off its day's high and IT and bank shares weighed, so gains were pared from the peak. The report does not give the high, and the final close will differ.
Which stocks led and lagged after the Muhurat trading opening bell?
Ans. Tata Steel, Sun Pharma and Adani Ports were the top Nifty 50 gainers, and M&M and Infosys were among the laggards, per the reports. Nifty Pharma, Nifty Healthcare and Nifty Metal outperformed, and smallcaps rose more than large caps.
What are the key levels for Sensex and Nifty today?
Ans. Ponmudi R of Enrich Money quotes resistance at 25,150 to 25,200 and support at 24,600 to 24,800. Another analyst quoted by Mint sees 24,800 as the breakout zone and 25,400 to 25,500 as resistance. These are third-party views.
How does the Nifty compare with last year's Muhurat close?
Ans. Last year the Nifty closed the Muhurat session at 25,868.60 and the Sensex at 84,426.34. At the lead-summary levels the Nifty was about 2.9% below and the Sensex about 3.6% below, by my arithmetic.
Is Monday 9 November a trading day?
Ans. Yes. Monday 9 November is a regular session and Tuesday 10 November is a market holiday for Diwali Balipratipada. Settlement dates for Muhurat trades differ by broker, so confirm yours.
Should I trade on the Muhurat trading opening bell gains?
Ans. Univest cannot give personal advice. The session is short, liquidity is lower and past gains do not predict future returns. Wait for the close, keep position sizes small and consult a SEBI-registered adviser.
