Muhurat Trading 2026 on Sunday 8 November: Timings, Settlement Rules and Top 10 Things to Know as Samvat 2083 Begins

Muhurat trading 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November, the day of Diwali Laxmi Pujan, and marks the start of Samvat 2083. NSE and BSE will open a special session in the afternoon. This guide gives the timings, settlement rules, history, past performance and the top 10 things investors should know before they place a trade.

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Muhurat Trading 2026 Date and Timings for Samvat 2083

Per the exchange circulars quoted by Business Today, the pre-open session for Muhurat trading 2026 runs from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm and continuous trading from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, a window of 70 minutes. Some websites show a different end time such as 3:40 pm, so check the NSE and BSE circulars on the day.

Muhurat trading 2026 segment	Time (IST)	Details
Pre-open session	2:05 pm to 2:20 pm	Market and limit orders until 2:10 pm, then only limit orders; matching 2:15 pm to 2:17 pm
Continuous trading	2:20 pm to 3:30 pm	70 minutes
Closing auction order entry	3:20 pm to 3:25 pm	Random closing time set in the final two minutes
Closing auction limit-only period	3:25 pm to 3:30 pm	Only limit orders accepted
Closing auction matching	3:30 pm to 3:35 pm	For eligible securities
Closing process (other securities)	3:35 pm to 3:50 pm	Per the same report
Market close	4:20 pm	After settlement-related processes

The closing reference price for eligible securities is the volume-weighted average price of trades between 3:00 pm and 3:15 pm. Muhurat trading 2026 is also the first Muhurat session since the closing auction session was introduced. The commodity exchange MCX also holds a special session, so check its circular for exact timings.

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Muhurat Trading 2026 Settlement Rules and the Holiday on 10 November

Muhurat trading 2026 rule	What it means
Settlement	All trades in the session create settlement obligations; Upstox says they settle on the next business day, Monday 9 November (T+1)
Market holiday	NSE and BSE are closed on Tuesday 10 November for Diwali Balipratipada, per Free Press Journal
Order types	Pre-open allows limit and market orders only until 2:10 pm
Closing auction	Applies to eligible securities only; a random closing time is set

Because Samvat 2083 starts on a Sunday, the usual weekday holiday does not apply, and the exchanges are open for a special session only. Delivery and settlement therefore follow the exchange schedule for Monday.

History of Muhurat Trading and Samvat 2083

Per Business Today, BSE began the tradition in 1957 and NSE followed in 1992. Muhurat means an auspicious time, and the session symbolically opens new account books for Samvat 2083. Our earlier guide on the Muhurat trading timing in 2026 is at Muhurat trading timing 2026.

Past Muhurat session (before Samvat 2083)	Sensex	Nifty 50
Samvat 2081 (1 November 2024)	Up 335 points (0.42%) to 79,724	Up 99 points (0.41%) to 24,304
Samvat 2082 (21 October 2025)	Up 62.97 points (0.07%) to 84,426.34	Up 25.45 points (0.10%) to 25,868.60

Press reports say the Sensex ended higher in 14 of the 18 Muhurat sessions before 2025, and the 2025 session was the eighth straight to end in the green, per India TV. A positive close is a ceremonial pattern, not a forecast. Index levels can be tracked on the Sensex and Nifty 50 pages.

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Top 10 Things to Know About Muhurat Trading 2026

No.	Muhurat trading 2026: what investors should know
1	Date: Sunday 8 November, with Samvat 2083 beginning
2	Pre-open runs 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm, and continuous trading 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm
3	Check the exchange circular for any change in timing
4	Liquidity can be thin, so use limit orders and avoid market orders
5	Many investors place small symbolic orders in quality companies
6	Trades settle on the next business day, Monday 9 November
7	Exchanges are closed on Tuesday 10 November for Balipratipada
8	The closing auction applies to eligible securities for the first time
9	A flat or positive close in past sessions does not predict the Samvat 2083 year
10	Avoid borrowed money and over-trading on a ceremonial day

Conclusion

Muhurat trading 2026 is a short, symbolic session, and Samvat 2083 begins with a 70-minute window and a new closing auction. Know the timings, use limit orders, keep positions small and remember that markets are shut on 10 November. Past Muhurat gains say little about the year ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions on Muhurat Trading 2026

When is Muhurat trading 2026?

Ans. Muhurat trading 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November, the day of Diwali Laxmi Pujan, and marks the start of Samvat 2083 on NSE and BSE.

What are the Muhurat trading 2026 timings?

Ans. Per the exchange circulars quoted by Business Today, pre-open is 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm and continuous trading is 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. Some sites show 3:40 pm, so confirm on the NSE and BSE websites.

Is the stock market open on Sunday 8 November 2026?

Ans. Yes. NSE and BSE open only for the special Muhurat session on Sunday 8 November. Normal weekday trading does not take place as Samvat 2083 begins, and exchanges are closed again on Tuesday 10 November.

Do Muhurat trades settle?

Ans. Yes. All trades in the session create settlement obligations. Upstox says they settle on the next business day, Monday 9 November, under T+1 settlement.

What is new about Muhurat trading 2026?

Ans. It is the first Muhurat session after the closing auction session was introduced. Eligible securities have a closing auction between 3:20 pm and 3:35 pm, and the closing reference price uses trades between 3:00 pm and 3:15 pm.

What does Samvat 2083 mean for investors?

Ans. Samvat 2083 is the new Hindu calendar year that begins on Diwali. It is a symbolic start for account books, and it does not change market fundamentals or guarantee returns.

How did the market perform in past Muhurat sessions?

Ans. In 2025 the Sensex rose 62.97 points (0.07%) to 84,426.34, and in 2024 it rose 335 points (0.42%) to 79,724. Past gains are ceremonial and do not predict future returns.

Should I trade during Muhurat trading 2026?

Ans. Univest cannot give personal advice. Many investors place small symbolic orders to mark Samvat 2083, but liquidity can be thin. Use limit orders, avoid borrowed money, and consult a SEBI-registered adviser if unsure.