Stock Markets Open Samvat 2083 With Positive Muhurat Trading Session

Indian stock markets began the Hindu calendar year Samvat 2083 with gains during the special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The 30-share BSE Sensex went up by 401.80 points to reach 81,406, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 79.15 points to hit 25,109.40.

Market Movers

Buying in major blue-chip stocks drove the positive start. Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Adani Ports, Maruti, and Bharat Electronics led the gainer list on the Sensex. On the other hand, Infosys, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, and Larsen & Toubro lagged behind during the short trading window.

Recent Trends

The positive Muhurat session follows a strong rally in the equity market. Over the past seven consecutive sessions, the Sensex surged 7,781.99 points or 10.62%, while the Nifty rallied 2,331.5 points or 10.27%. On Friday, November 6, Foreign Institutional Investors bought equities worth Rs 13,749.82 crore. During the previous Samvat Year 2082, the BSE benchmark had tumbled 3,398.32 points or 4%, and the Nifty declined 838.25 points or 3.24%.

Context

Muhurat trading is a symbolic Diwali tradition where investors open new account books to invite prosperity for the year ahead. Unlike normal trading days, this special session runs for a much shorter period of time. Historical patterns show that the NSE and BSE have maintained this unique festive market custom for decades.