Diwali Muhurat Trading: Nifty, Sensex Settle Flat After Erasing Most Gains As ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank Weigh

The NSE Nifty Midcap 150 and NSE Smallcap 250 outperformed benchmark indices.

NSE, BSE to hold Muhurat trading session on October 21. (Photo source: NDTV Profit)

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex erased most gains from the open of the Muhurat Trading session and settled flat. ICICI Bank Ltd. and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. were top draggers of the Nifty 50.

It's wrap on NDTV Profit's live coverage on Muhurat Trading 2025. Thank you for joining us today!

Diwali Muhurat Trading: How Sensex, Nifty Fared During One-Hour Auspicious Trading Session Over The Years?

As market participants in India eagerly wait for the National Stock Exchange Ltd. and BSE Ltd.'s unique annual session, Muhurat Trading, let's have a look at how Indian benchmarks have fared over the years.

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Also Read: Diwali Muhurat Trading: How Sensex, Nifty Fared During One-Hour Auspicious Trading Session Over The Years?

Sectoral Performance At Close: Nifty Media Rises Most 

On National Stock Exchange, nine sectoral indices advanced, four remained flat, and two remained close out of 15.

Diwali 2025 Muhurat Trading: ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, And Airtel Shares Weigh

ICICI Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd., HCLTech Ltd., and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. weighed on the NSE Nifty 50 index.

HDFC Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Ltd., and Bajaj Finserve Ltd. limited losses to the NSE Nifty 50 index.

Diwali 2025 Muhurat Trading: Nifty, Sensex End Flat

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended flat after it pared most gains from the beginning of the special session. ICICI Bank Ltd. and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. shares were top draggers.

The Nifty 50 ended 0.10% higher at 25,868.60, and the Sensex ended 0.07% higher at 84,426.

Muhurat Trade Live: Goldilocks Research Bullish On Bank And Metal Stocks, Says Founder Gautam Shah

  • Metals and banks are the next two sectors where Goldielocks Research are bullish.

  • Between this and next diwali metal stocks are where the most opportunity lies.

  • India is still one of the most expensive markets in the world.

Source: Goldilocks Research Founder Gautam Shah On NDTV Profit

Muhurat Trading LIVE: Tata Investment Share Price Jumps Nearly 8%

Tata Investment share price jumped 7.95% to Rs 869 apiece. It was trading 7.70% higher at Rs 866 apiece as of 2:14 p.m.

Buzzing Stocks In Muhurat Trading: Vardhman Special Steels, Tata Investments, DCB Bank, Blackbuck

As the customary Muhurat day trade gets underway, Vardhman Special Steels, Tata Investments, DCB Bank and Blackbuck have emerged as some of the buzzing stocks.

DCB Bank, in particular, has been in focus for the last few trading sessions, with the stock seeing a rally of almost 20% in the last two sessions.

DCB Bank is trading with gains of more than 7% on Muhurat day, thanks to a stellar second-quarter earnings.

Also Read: Buzzing Stocks In Muhurat Trading: Vardhman Special Steels, Tata Investments, DCB Bank, Blackbuck

Stock Market Today|Muhurat Trading LIVE: Infosys Leads Nifty 50 Gains On Muhurat Day Trade; Nifty IT Zooms

Infosys has emerged as the top-gaining stock in the Nifty 50 in Muhurat day trade on Tuesday, with the stock trading with gains of more than a percent.

The stock is currently trading at Rs 1,476, compared to Monday's closing price of Rs 1,460. The rally comes as part of a larger positive movement from the IT space, with Nifty IT seeing gains of half a percent on Muhurat day trade.

Also Read: Infosys Leads Nifty 50 Gains On Muhurat Day Trade; Nifty IT Zooms

Diwali Muhurat Trading: Nifty, Sensex Continue To Trade At 52-Week High For Second Session

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex continued to trade at 52-week high for second session as HDFC Bank Ltd. and Axis Bank Ltd. shares support.

Sectoral Performance At Open: Nifty Media Outperforms

Nifty Contributors: HDFC Bank, RIL Shares Support Gains 

Diwali Muhurat Trading LIVE: Nifty, Sensex Rise

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex extended gains in the special trade session tracking a rise in HDFC Bank Ltd., and Reliance Industries Ltd. The indices were trading 0.22% and 0.14% higher, respectively as of 1:51 p.m.

Diwali Muhurat Trading LIVE: Nifty, Sensex Trade Mixed At Pre-Open

At pre-open, the NSE Nifty 50 was trading 0.60% higher at 25,964.70, and the BSE Sensex was trading 0.86% down at 83,638.86.

Muhurat Trading LIVE: B&K Initiates Coverage On Laurus Labs 

  • Initiate Buy with a target price of Rs 1,030

  • CDMO to emerge as main earnings driver ahead

  • ARV disruption largely behind; expect steady growth ahead

  • Other APIs to complement growth

  • Generic formulation – capacity expansion will drive growth

Muhurat Trading: The 68-Year-Old Diwali Tradition That Blends Faith And Finance

The Muhurat trading session was introduced by Asia's oldest stock exchange, the Bombay Stock Exchange, in 1957. The word ‘Muhurat’ translates to ‘auspicious time’, and the practice stems from the traditional belief that beginning financial activities during an auspicious period ensures prosperity.

Also Read: Muhurat Trading: The 68-Year-Old Diwali Tradition That Blends Faith And Finance

Samvat 2082: Stock Market Gurus Share Investment Strategy Amid Rising Volatility

Samvat 2081 wasn't perhaps the easiest of years and left a lot to be desired, as far as Indian markets are concerned. However, as we gear up for Samvat 2082, stock market gurus are confident that growth will soon pick up, which in turn, will resonate into higher returns in the domestic stock market.

Also Read: Samvat 2082: Stock Market Gurus Share Investment Strategy Amid Rising Volatility

Gold And Silver Prices On Diwali Lakshmi Puja Day — Check Rates In Different Cities

As Diwali celebrations lighted up homes in India, demand for gold and silver remained strong after touching record highs on Dhanteras. From Delhi to Chennai and Kolkata to Mumbai, prices of these precious metals showed a unique trend influenced by domestic demand and global cues.

Also Read: Gold And Silver Prices On Diwali Lakshmi Puja Day — Check Rates In Different Cities

Stocks To Watch For Muhurat Trading: SBI, NSDL, Unimech Aerospace In Focus Ahead Of Diwali Muhurat Trading

State Bank of India, Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Ltd. and National Securities Depository Ltd. are some of the stocks that will catch investors' attention on Tuesday.

Also Read: Stocks To Watch Today: SBI, NSDL, Unimech Aerospace In Focus Ahead Of Diwali Muhurat Trading

Stock Market Today| Muhurat Trading LIVE: Nifty, Sensex Expected To Open Higher 

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex are likely to continue their rally in Tuesday's ausipicious muhurat trade session. The Nifty 50 will find first resistance at 25,900 and then at 26,000. The support for the index is at 25,800.

The benchmark indices gained for the fourth straight day with Nifty closing above the 25,800 mark. Nifty 50 ended 0.52% higher at 25,843.15 and Sensex closed 0.49% higher at 84,363.37 on Monday. The Nifty rose over 0.84% during the day to 25,926.20, while the Sensex was up 0.84% to 84,656.56.

Also Read: Diwali Trade Setup: Nifty Faces Resistance At 26,000–26,300 — Key Levels To Watch For Muhurat Trading

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