Muhurat trading is the trading activity in the Indian stock market on the occasion of Diwali a big festival for citizens of India. Many traders believe that Muhurat trading brings good luck for the coming year.
Regular stock trading is closed during the festival. Muhurat Trading is open for one hour. The schedule for the trading varies from year to year. Usually, it is held during the evening hours. It is announced by the stock market exchanges notifying traders and investors of the extra non-scheduled trading hour.[1][2][3] The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) hold Muhurat trading. [4]
History
editMore than six decades ago, the tradition of Muhurat trading was born. It all started at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in 1957. Fast forward to 1992, and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) also embraced this auspicious practice. Since then, every Diwali has been marked by the time-honored Muhurat trading session. It's a tradition that unites the financial community in seeking prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead.[5]
Trading activity
editStock brokers' offices take on a distinctly ethnic look with neatly designed rangoli patterns and innumerable diyas lined up to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Muhurat trading is one of the many links the broking(trading) community retains with its rich past. The practice of Muhurat trading has been retained and observed for ages. The schedule of the muhurat trading is announced by the stock exchange and the Sensex closes on a higher note at the ending of the trading hour. With this, the traders on Dalal Street welcome the New Year on a positive note. Many start the New Year with traditional ceremonies and pujas. This tradition has been followed as a ritual for many years.
Muhurat trading is traditionally an occasion for an auspicious beginning to the traditional New Year. Investors place token orders and buy stocks for their children, which are held for the long term and sometimes never sold. Traders normally book their intraday profits, however small they may be.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will once again host their annual Diwali Muhurat trading session on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, marking the beginning of Samvat 2081—the Hindu calendar year.
Tradition
editAmongst the several communities of India, the new year begins with Diwali. A puja (ritual) is performed to accounts books and safes on Dhanteras as well as on Diwali day to signify the beginning of a new year. A coin - which signifies wealth - is placed on the account books before the puja. Stock brokers perform 'Lakshmi Puja' and 'Chopda Puja' at the exchange and the customary Muhurat trading takes place. It is believed that on the night of Lakshmi Puja, the Goddess comes to reside at the place of the puja during which the traders and shopkeepers stay awake with lights burning all night.
As Diwali also marks the beginning of the New Year, it is believed that Muhurat trading on this day brings in wealth and prosperity throughout the year. An auspicious beginning is thus made on the first day of the year.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Muhurat Trading Session".
- ^ "Unveiling the Traditions of 'Muhurat Trading'".
- ^ "NSE and BSE Muhurat Trading 2020 Date, Time, and Best Picks". Above Stocks. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "StockExchanges That Offer Muhurat Trading". Daytrading.com. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Muhurat Trading HDFC Bank".
Muhurat Trading 2024== External links ==
- Mohurat trading at National Stock Exchange, India website
- NSE India Ltd - Muhurat Trading Circular