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Indian equity markets ended the special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, 2026, on a subdued note, as selling pressure during the latter half of the session erased early gains in benchmark indices. The session marked the beginning of Samvat 2083, with investors participating in the traditional festive trading session. At the close, the Nifty 50 settled at 24,986.40, declining 43.95 points or 0.18%, slipping below the psychological 25,000 mark. The BSE Sensex ended at 80,999.40, down 28.62 points or 0.04%, after surrenderi

Indian equity markets continued the upward trend on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during the special Diwali Muhurat trading session with investors welcoming the new Samvat year, Samvat 2083. Benchmark indices were trading in green with a few Nifty 500 stocks witnessing strong buying interest. At 2.47 PM, the Nifty 50 was trading at 25,077.95, up 47.60 points or 0.19%. The BSE Sensex jumped 240.82 points, or 0.30%, to 81,268.84. Nifty opened positively but witnessed some intraday volatility. The index fell below the 25,000 level briefly, befor

Indian stock exchanges will hold their special Diwali Muhurat trading session on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The equity session is scheduled to run from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM IST, preceded by a pre-open window starting at 2:05 PM. Muhurat trading is traditionally associated with an auspicious beginning to a new investment year, but the symbolic importance of the session does not change a company’s earnings, valuation, or business prospects. For Samvat 2083, the investment question is what can sustain earnings beyond the festive session. This wat

Nifty's Strongest Weekly Rally in Over Five Years Indian equity markets enter the Diwali Muhurat trading session on a strong footing, with the Nifty 50 advancing more than 8.5% during the week to reclaim the 25,000 mark and finish at an eight-month high. The rally marked the index's biggest weekly gain in over five years. Friday's session was particularly encouraging, as domestic equities maintained their upward momentum despite heavy selling across global markets. Improving Market Breadth Signals a Stronger Recovery The recovery

Tech Mahindra has broken above its earlier peaks. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is still attempting to form a base after a prolonged decline. Both appear in today’s Muhurat trading recommendations, with different technical reasons behind the calls. The five-stock selection comprises Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Coforge and Apollo Micro Systems. Each recommendation comes with an entry price, target and stop-loss. The stated upside ranges from 19.26% to 24.63%, measured from the respective entry prices. Muhurat tra

Kotak Mahindra Bank has broken above its 2025 highs. HDFC Bank has rebounded from recent lows. Both feature in this Samvat 2083 list, though the reasons for their inclusion are quite different. The distinction matters when reading Diwali stock recommendations. A company recovering after a decline presents a different chart setup from one already trading near fresh highs. This year’s selection includes both, alongside stocks approaching levels they have struggled to cross before. Diwali 2026 marks the arrival of Samvat 2083 in the stock

Black Friday, the shopping day after US Thanksgiving, falls on 27 November 2026. Sales on that day and through Cyber Monday provide a closely watched indication of consumer appetite for clothing, electronics, home products and discretionary purchases. For Indian investors, the question is not whether American consumers buy more in one weekend, but whether retailers’ sales and inventory trends translate into repeat orders and corporate spending. The effects differ across businesses. Export manufacturers can feel changes in sourcing volumes

Indian equity markets ended Friday's trading session with strong gains, supported by buying in heavyweight financial stocks, sustained foreign institutional investor inflows and positive quarterly earnings. Despite weakness across major global markets, the Sensex and Nifty 50 recorded gains of more than 2%, extending their winning streak to the seventh consecutive session. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,028.03, rising 1,718.02 points or 2.17%, while the Nifty 50 advanced 493.75 points or 2.01% to settle at 25,030.35. The Nifty reclaimed the psy