Diwali Muhurat trading: Check date and time here

The special live trading session will be held on Friday, November 1, according to a statement released by NSE.

The NSE in its statement said the pre open trading session will commence at 5:45 pm and end at 6 pm tomorrow while normal market trading will span between 6 pm and 7 pm. (Express photo by Pradip Das)

As Hindu devotees celebrate Diwali today, the National Stock Exchange will hold a special live trading session on account of Muhurat trading. The special trading period is an annual event related to Diwali celebrations, perceived by investors as an auspicious time for new investments.

The special live trading session will be held on Friday, November 1, according to a statement released by NSE. The NSE in its statement said the pre open trading session will commence at 5:45 pm and end at 6 pm tomorrow while normal market trading will span between 6 pm and 7 pm.

Here’s the other market session schedule:

Diwali trading session	Opening	Ending
Block deal session	5:30 pm	5:45 pm
Special preopen session (For IPO & relisted security)	5:45 pm	6: 30 pm
Normal market open time	6:45 pm	7:00 pm
Call liquid session	6:05 pm	6:50 pm
Closing session	7:10 pm	7:20 pm
Trade modification cut-off time	6 pm	7: 30 pm