Market structure & regulation

What is Muhurat trading?

Hinglish mein padhein: Muhurat trading kya hai?

A special, symbolic one-hour trading session held on Diwali evening to mark the start of the Hindu new financial year, Samvat.

Exchanges announce the exact timing each year. Volumes are usually light and many investors buy a token amount for good luck.

Normal rules and settlement apply to trades made during Muhurat trading.

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