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Muhurat Trading History: Nifty 50, Bank Nifty, Sensex
India's stock market opens special Diwali trading session with historical data on Nifty 50, Bank Nifty and Sensex returns.
In brief
India's stock market opens special Diwali trading session with historical data on Nifty 50, Bank Nifty and Sensex returns. India's Muhurat trading session on November 8, 2026, shows Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty each gained in eight of last 10 sessions with modest returns. Originally reported by mint.
Muhurat Trading Session
India's Muhurat trading session begins on November 8, 2026, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.
Historical Performance
Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty each gained in eight of last 10 Muhurat sessions.
Historical Returns
Nifty 50 declined 0.14% in 2016 and 0.63% in 2017 before gaining in every subsequent session.
2025 Session Results
Sensex advanced 63 points to close at 84,426 while Nifty 50 gained 25 points to settle at 25,868.
Nifty 50 Annual Gains
Nifty 50 gained 0.1% in 2025, 0.4% in 2024, 0.5% in 2023, 1% in 2022, 0.5% in 2021, 0.47% in 2020, 0.37% in 2019 and 0.7% in 2018.
Sensex Annual Gains
Sensex gained 0.07% in 2025, 0.42% in 2024, 0.54% in 2023, 0.87% in 2022, 0.5% in 2021, 0.45% in 2020, 0.49% in 2019 and 0.7% in 2018.
Bank Nifty Annual Gains
Bank Nifty gained 0.12% in 2025, 0.38% in 2024, 0.45% in 2023, 0.88% in 2022, 0.51% in 2021, 0.42% in 2020, 0.33% in 2019 and 0.60% in 2018.
Historical Significance
Muhurat trading dates back to 1957 and is rooted in Hindu worship of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth.
Trading Schedule
Trading members log in between 1:15 pm and 1:50 pm on November 8, 2026, with continuous trading from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm.
The big picture
India's Muhurat trading session on November 8, 2026, shows Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty each gained in eight of last 10 sessions with modest returns.
