ICICI Securities Muhurat Picks 2026: Muhurat Trading Timings, How the Session Works and How Other Brokers' Samvat 2083 Targets Compare

The ICICI Securities Muhurat picks for Samvat 2083 are being searched widely ahead of the Diwali session. We could not verify the stock list or the targets from the sources available at the time of writing, so we do not publish unconfirmed names. This guide gives the verified Muhurat trading timings, explains how the session works and compares the Samvat 2083 targets that other brokers have published.

Timings for the ICICI Securities Muhurat picks article are from NSE and BSE circulars of 19 October 2026. Broker targets are from published reports and are shown for context only. This is not a recommendation.

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Muhurat Trading 2026: Date and Timings

Session	Timing (IST), Sunday 8 Nov 2026
Block deal window	1:50 PM to 2:05 PM
Pre-open order entry	2:05 PM to 2:10 PM
Continuous trading	2:20 PM to 3:30 PM (about 70 minutes)
Closing auction and post-close	Until about 4:00 PM

Source for the ICICI Securities Muhurat picks timings: NSE and BSE circulars as reported on 19 October 2026. NSE has said all trades in the session carry settlement obligations, like a regular trading day. The tradition started on BSE in 1957 and on NSE in 1992, and the session marks the start of Vikram Samvat 2083. Regular markets are open on Monday 9 November and closed on Tuesday 10 November.

What Other Brokers Have Published for Samvat 2083

Broker	Stock	Target (Rs)	Upside / reference
SMIFS	Mazagon Dock	2,905	65%
SMIFS	ITC	360	37%
SMIFS	L&T	4,550	18%
Anand Rathi	SBI	1,337	35% (CMP Rs 987)
Anand Rathi	HDFC AMC	2,800	18% (CMP Rs 2,380)
Anand Rathi	Tech Mahindra	2,065	16% (CMP Rs 1,787)
HDFC Sky	Coal India	490	Reference Rs 389
HDFC Sky	Maruti Suzuki	13,900	Reference Rs 11,397

Source for comparison with the ICICI Securities Muhurat picks: Business Today (SMIFS, 29 Oct 2026), Business Today and Anand Rathi coverage, and HDFC Sky's Diwali list. Each broker used a different reference price and date, so upside figures cannot be compared across rows.

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How to Use Muhurat Picks

Step	Why it helps
Look at the reference price	Targets were set at an earlier price
Check the horizon	Samvat picks aim at about twelve months
Find the rationale	Know why the broker likes the stock
Compare across brokers	Overlap in names signals broader agreement
Stagger entry	Do not put everything in during one hour

Risks of the Muhurat Session

Risk	What it means
Thin liquidity	A short session can mean wider spreads
Symbolic buying	Prices can move on sentiment, not fundamentals
Settlement	Trades are real and settle normally
Target risk	Broker targets are opinions
Market risk	Gains over a year are not guaranteed

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Conclusion

The ICICI Securities Muhurat picks are not confirmed in the sources we could check, but the Muhurat session on 8 November from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM is. Use broker lists for research leads, compare references and risks and invest on your own timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions on ICICI Securities Muhurat Picks

What are the ICICI Securities Muhurat picks for 2026?

Ans. We could not verify ICICI Securities' Samvat 2083 list from the sources available, so we do not name stocks. Check the ICICI Securities or ICICI Direct research page for the official list and targets before relying on any claim.

When is Muhurat trading in 2026?

Ans. Muhurat trading is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The continuous session runs from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM on NSE and BSE, with a block deal window from 1:50 PM and pre-open from 2:05 PM.

Do Muhurat trades settle?

Ans. Yes. NSE has said all trades executed during the Muhurat session carry settlement obligations, as on a regular day. It is a symbolic session, but the trades are real.

Are the market holidays around Diwali 2026?

Ans. The market is open for the Muhurat session on Sunday 8 November, open for regular trading on Monday 9 November and closed on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the exchange holiday list for any changes.

Which stocks do other brokers pick for Samvat 2083?

Ans. SMIFS names ITC, Larsen & Toubro and Mazagon Dock among its picks. Anand Rathi names SBI, HDFC AMC, Tech Mahindra, Shilpa Medicare and Indo-MIM, while Motilal Oswal, Axis Securities and HDFC Sky have also published lists.

What is the highest upside among published picks?

Ans. SMIFS shows Mazagon Dock with a target of Rs 2,905 and 65% upside, and a headline suggests up to 115% for its list. Higher upside usually comes with higher risk, so read the rationale before drawing conclusions.

Is Muhurat trading better than normal trading?

Ans. It is a tradition, not an edge. The session is short and sentiment-driven, and the price you get may be no better than on another day. Many investors use it for symbolic purchases of stocks they already plan to hold.

Should I buy stocks during Muhurat trading?

Ans. This article cannot say. Treat it as any other trading session, check valuation and size, and avoid decisions based on tradition alone. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor for personal advice.