Introduction

As you illuminate your home this Diwali, you can also begin your wealth journey through Muhurat Trading 2025. It is a unique ritual in the Indian stock markets that takes place on October 21, 2025, where cultural and investment matters coexist. For you, the opportunity lies within a one-hour activity on the Festival of Lights, inviting wealth, with the focus on generating profit.

What does Muhurat Trading mean?

"Muhurat" in the Hindu calendar is a good time representing an alignment or "Equilibrium" of the natural world (planets) that correlates to good outcomes. During Diwali, an auspicious religious tradition that celebrates the victory of good over evil and light over darkness, a Muhurat Trading session takes place when you can trade shares in a special window requested by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Diwali. Muhurat Trading is a type of trade conducted at a special time, to show appreciation and devotion to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of prosperity and manifestation of wealth, through either buying or selling stocks or otherwise. You will provide a sacred or formal invitation to wealth and abundance in your life for the new year ahead.

Why It Matters to You

Muhurat Trading isn't just trading, but rather a celebration of beliefs, good fortune, and new beginnings, whether you are a seasoned trader or an investor making your first trade.

Many investors begin the trading session with a Lakshmi Pujan, aiming to seek prosperity. While the market tone is typically positive, take a moment to consider that this may be more symbolic of starting a long-term path to wealth creation, rather than a time or opportunity to speculate on untested ideas.

Timings for Muhurat Trading 2025

Muhurat Trading Schedule for 2025 (Tuesday, October 21)

Block Deal - 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Pre-Open - 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Normal Market - 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Closing Session- 2:55 PM - 3:05 PM

Trade Modification Cut-off time - Up to 2:55 PM

Note: Times will apply for the equity segment. The timing for futures, options, and other market products typically follows similar timings (for confirmation, please refer to the official NSE/BSE circulars closer to the date). All trades carry settlement obligations, so plan your moves carefully.

Futures and Options

For futures and options, you can trade during:

Normal Market: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Trade Modification: Until 2:55 p.m.

Currency Derivatives

Currency derivatives follow the same schedule:

Normal Market: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Trade Modification: Until 2:55 p.m.

Commodity Derivatives

For commodity derivatives:

Normal Market: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Position Limit/Collateral Setup & Trade Modification: Until 2:55 p.m.

Corporate Bonds (T+1 Settlement)

Corporate bond transactions, which are made using Direct Market Access (DMA), allow the following:

Trading, Confirmation, Modification, Cancellation: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Confirmation, Modification, Cancellation: 2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Modification, Cancellation: 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

The History of Muhurat Trading

The practice of Muhurat Trading originated when stockbrokers would initiate new ledgers on Diwali, in conjunction with their Chopda Pujan ceremony, to signify a new beginning. The Bombay Stock Exchange, BSE, made this practice official in 1957, followed by the National Stock Exchange, NSE, in 1992. Today, investors across India will purchase quality stocks as a symbolic gesture of confidence in the year ahead.

How Muhurat Trading Works

The Session Breakdown

The Muhurat trading session is broken down into different segments, making it easier for market participants to trade:

• Block Deal: A Bulk buy/sell transaction agreed upon by both parties.

• Pre-Open: The market determines equilibrium prices.

• Normal Market: The primary one-hour trading session of the day.

• Closing Session: Open orders, executed at whatever the closing price may be, would happen after the markets close.

Ideally, a bullish market is characterised by high volume and a sense of optimism.

Trading Advice for Muhurat Trading Day

If you plan on trading during the market hours for Muhurat Trading Day on October 21, 2025, keep these trade ideas in mind:

• Monitor for Volatility: With the limited time frame, you may see. Monitor returns, support, and resistance levels to inform your next decision point.

• Focus on Fundamentals: Invest in stocks of companies with reasonable performance relative to your risk tolerance and expectations.

• Trade on High Volume: With only 1 hour to trade, you should emphasise liquid stocks to make a trade on those price-exchange reactions.

• Consciously Avoid Euphoria: With festivities comes excitement that can lead to rumours. Ensure you conduct thorough research and avoid acting on instinct.

• Prepare for Uncertain Returns: Though Muhurat Trading can be fun, returns aren't guaranteed. Market conditions, as well as economic factors, will still ultimately determine market prices over time.

Conclusion

Muhurat Trading 2025 presents an opportunity to strike a balance between tradition and opportunity. On October 21, as you prepare for this trading day, take this Diwali trading session with Motilal Oswal as a step towards the road of prosperity.  If you invest wisely, you may benefit from your investments for years to come.