Stock markets begin Samvat 2083 on a firm note in special Muhurat trading
Indian stock markets opened the new Hindu calendar year, Samvat 2083, with a positive Muhurat trading session. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw gains driven by strong performance in blue-chip stocks despite recent market volatility.
Why it matters
Muhurat trading is a significant cultural and financial event in India, often viewed as a barometer for investor sentiment for the coming year.
Mumbai Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty started the special Muhurat trading session on a bullish note on Sunday (November 8, 2026), supported by buying in blue-chips such as Sun Pharma, Tata Steel and ICICI Bank. Also read | Stock markets on fire; Sensex jumps 1,718 points, Nifty reclaims 25,000 https://www.thehindu.com/business/markets/stock-markets-on-fire-sensex-jumps-1718-points-nifty-reclaims-25000/article71674151.ece Continuing the prevailing bullish trend in the equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 401.80 points to 81,406 in the Muhurat session, marking the beginning of Hindu calendar Samvat 2083. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 79.15 points to 25,109.40.
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