Muhurat trading 2026: 80% to 90% — will Sensex, Nifty improve decadal strike rate on ceremonial Diwali session?

What happened: The ceremonial Muhurat Trading session for Diwali 2026 is scheduled for 8 November 2026, from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM, after a rally over seven straight sessions. Key numbers: Nifty 50 closed lower on five occasions from 2006 to 2025: 2007, 2009, 2012, 2016, and 2017. Why it matters: Analysts cited expect the indices to end higher, with Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking saying the broader bias remains positive though profit booking or consolidation may follow the sharp rally. Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi said global market sentiment is supportive.

The ceremonial Muhurat Trading session for Diwali 2026 is scheduled for 8 November 2026, from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM, after a rally over seven straight sessions.

Analysts cited expect the indices to end higher, with Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking saying the broader bias remains positive though profit booking or consolidation may follow the sharp rally. Ganesh Dongre of Anand Rathi said global market sentiment is supportive.