Muhurat Trading 2026 Close: Sensex and Nifty End Red, Snapping the Seven-Day Winning Streak in the First Red Diwali Session in Nine Years

The Muhurat trading 2026 close was red, ending a seven-session winning streak for the Sensex and Nifty on Sunday, 8 November 2026. This article sets out the closing numbers, how the session evolved, which sectors and stocks led, how earlier Muhurat sessions compare and what a one-hour ceremonial session does and does not signal. Figures are attributed to their sources.

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Muhurat Trading 2026 Close: The Numbers

Muhurat trading 2026 close: item	Reading	Source
Sensex	Down 28.62 points, or 0.04%, at 80,999.40	Kotak Neo
Nifty 50	Down 43.95 points, or 0.18%, at 24,986.40	Kotak Neo
Breadth	3,136 stocks advanced and 913 declined	Kotak Neo
Nifty Smallcap 100 and Midcap 100	Up 0.94% and up 0.13%	Kotak Neo
India VIX	18.40, up 5.32% at the pre-close stage	Kotak Neo
Winning streak and history	First red Muhurat close in nine years	Outlook Business

Breadth was positive even as the indices slipped and the winning streak ended, which means gains in smaller stocks offset heavier selling in index heavyweights. The Sensex's implied previous close was about 81,028.02 (my arithmetic: 80,999.40 plus 28.62). See the Sensex and Nifty 50 pages for live data.

How the Muhurat Trading 2026 Close Unfolded: Early Gains Before the Winning Streak Ended

Time (IST)	Sensex	Nifty 50	Source
Around 2:20 to 2:22 PM, open	About 81,299, up about 271 to 394 points	About 25,070 to 25,100, up 0.16% to 0.38%	Upstox and Kotak Neo
2:28 PM	Up 180 points at 81,208	Up 0.22% at 25,086	Upstox live blog
2:44 PM	81,425.92	25,122.10	Market summary, 2:44 PM IST
Pre-close	Up 81.84 points at the pre-close stage	Slightly higher	Kotak Neo
Final close	Down 28.62 points at 80,999.40	Down 43.95 points at 24,986.40	Kotak Neo

The pattern was early strength and a fade into the closing auction before the winning streak snapped. Outlook Business reported that analysts pointed to overbought conditions and profit booking in banking and financial stocks after a sharp run-up. I note that the swing from gains to losses happened in a very short, thin session, so I would not over-read it.

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Sector Winners and Losers in the Muhurat Trading 2026 Close

Sector or index	Move	Source
Nifty Media	Up 1.88%	Kotak Neo
Nifty Pharma	Up 1.44% at the pre-close stage	Kotak Neo
Bank Nifty	Down 0.27%	Kotak Neo
Nifty Realty	Down 0.45%	Kotak Neo
Nifty IT	Under pressure, no figure given	Kotak Neo

Media and pharma led, while banks lagged and the winning streak ended. See the Nifty Bank and Nifty IT pages for current levels.

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Top Stocks in the Muhurat Trading 2026 Close

Stock	Move	Source
Finolex Cables	Up nearly 20% after September-quarter results; best in the Nifty 500	Outlook Business
RR Kabel	Up over 10%	RR Kabel share price
Sun Pharma	Up 3.24% to Rs 1,920.20 at the pre-close stage	Kotak Neo
Tata Steel	Up 2.10% to Rs 190.21 at the pre-close stage	Kotak Neo
ONGC	Up 1.35%	Kotak Neo
Safe Enterprises Retail Fixtures	Down nearly 9% after H1 FY27 results	Mint

Stock-specific results explained the biggest moves, which is typical for a short session. Index laggards included SBI Life, IndiGo, Bharti Airtel, Infosys and Reliance at the 2:36 PM reading, per the Upstox live blog.

Muhurat Trading 2026 Close: How Past Years Compare

Muhurat year	Result	Note
2026 (Samvat 2083)	Sensex down 0.04%, Nifty down 0.18%	First red close in nine years
2025	Nifty up 0.10% to 25,868.60; Sensex at 84,426.34	Green
2023	Nifty up 0.52% to 19,525.55	Green
2017	Nifty down 0.63%	Red
2016	Nifty down 0.14%	Red

Earlier red years were 2016 and 2017, which fits Outlook Business's nine-year gap. A red close or an ended winning streak is not a forecast: for Samvat 2082, the Nifty fell about 3.4% between the last two Muhurat closes (my arithmetic), even though the 2025 Muhurat session was green. Read more in our guide to Muhurat trading and in Diwali stocks 2026.

What the Muhurat Trading 2026 Close Does and Does Not Tell You

Point	Reading
Sample size of the Muhurat trading 2026 close	One hour on a Sunday, with thin participation
Symbolism	A tradition, not a statistical signal
Next full session	Monday, 9 November, is the first regular session of Samvat 2083
After a seven-day winning streak	Profit booking is a normal reaction after a run-up
Your plan	Decisions should rest on your time frame and risk, not the Muhurat result

Conclusion

The Muhurat trading 2026 close ended a seven-day winning streak as the Sensex slipped 0.04% to 80,999.40 and the Nifty 0.18% to 24,986.40. Media, pharma and smaller stocks led while banks lagged, and the session was a ceremonial hour with a thin sample. Treat it as context and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions on the Muhurat Trading 2026 Close

How did the market close in Muhurat trading 2026?

Ans. The Sensex fell 28.62 points, or 0.04%, to 80,999.40 and the Nifty 50 fell 43.95 points, or 0.18%, to 24,986.40 on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Breadth was positive, with 3,136 stocks advancing and 913 declining, even as the winning streak ended.

Was the Muhurat trading 2026 close the first red session in years?

Ans. Outlook Business reported it as the first red Muhurat close in nine years. Earlier red closes include 2016 and 2017, when the Nifty fell 0.14% and 0.63%.

Which winning streak ended?

Ans. The seven-session winning streak of the Sensex and Nifty ended with the Muhurat close. The indices had risen in the sessions before Diwali, and analysts cited overbought conditions and profit booking.

Which sectors led and lagged in the Muhurat trading 2026 close?

Ans. Nifty Media rose 1.88% and Nifty Pharma 1.44% at the pre-close stage, per Kotak Neo. Bank Nifty fell 0.27% and Nifty Realty 0.45%, while IT was under pressure.

Which stocks gained the most as the winning streak ended?

Ans. Finolex Cables rose nearly 20% and RR Kabel over 10% after results, per Outlook Business. Sun Pharma rose 3.24% and Tata Steel 2.10% at the pre-close stage, per Kotak Neo.

Does the Muhurat trading 2026 close predict a bad year?

Ans. No. It is a one-hour session with thin participation. Samvat 2082 saw the Nifty fall about 3.4% between Muhurat closes (my arithmetic) even after a green Muhurat session in 2025.

What happens after the winning streak ended on the next trading day?

Ans. Monday, 9 November, is the first regular session of Samvat 2083. Gift Nifty indicated a mild positive start, but check live data because it can change before the open.

Should I trade based on the Muhurat trading 2026 close?

Ans. Univest does not recommend any security or strategy. Base decisions on your time frame, valuation and risk tolerance, and consult a SEBI-registered adviser.