Diwali Muhurat Trading 2026: Every Diwali, thousands of investors make a beeline for the stock market. For some, buying a share during Muhurat trading is as much a part of the festivities as lighting diyas, exchanging gifts and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi. Even a small investment is seen as an auspicious beginning to the new Samvat.

But while the tradition is rooted in the hope of prosperity, investors need to remember one thing: an auspicious trading session does not necessarily translate into an auspicious portfolio. The main equity session will run from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm today. FOLLOW LIVE MARKETS…