The Indian stock market will observe 11 closed days in October 2025, including weekends and three official trading holidays linked to national and festive occasions. The Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) and currency derivatives segments will also remain shut on these days.
Official Stock Market Holidays in October 2025:
- October 2: Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra
- October 21: Diwali Laxmi Pujan
- October 22: Diwali Balipratipada
Muhurat Trading 2025:
Both NSE and BSE have announced that the Muhurat Trading session will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, between 1:45 pm and 2:45 pm.
This symbolic one-hour trading session, coinciding with Diwali Laxmi Pujan, marks the beginning of Samvat 2082 in the Hindu calendar. Traditionally, it is considered an auspicious period for investments and wealth creation.
In 2024, Muhurat trading was held in the evening between 6 pm and 7 pm, but this year’s schedule has been shifted to an afternoon slot.
Remaining Trading Holidays in 2025:
- November 5: Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev
- December 25: Christmas
Market Update Today:
- Sensex: Up 142.63 points, reaching 80,410.25
- Nifty 50: Gained 50.75 points, at 24,661.85
- Top Gainers: Sun Pharma, Trent, Tech Mahindra, M&M, Tata Motors, Reliance Industries
- Top Losers: Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel
Global Market Sentiment:
Asian markets showed mixed trends with South Korea’s Kospi in green while Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped. On Wall Street, US markets closed higher on Tuesday, adding optimism for global investors.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
