NSE and BSE announce Diwali Muhurat trading session for November 8.
Context
What happened: NSE and BSE will hold Diwali Muhurat trading on November 8, with the NSE special session beginning at 2:20 pm on Sunday.
Key numbers: Session starts 2:20 pm. Continuous trading in closing auction session (CAS) stocks ends 3:15 pm, followed by the closing auction. Other stocks trade until 3:30 pm. Equity futures and options run 2:20 pm to 3:40 pm.
Why it matters: The circulars set the specific session and modification timings market participants must follow for the Muhurat trading day.