Muhurat Trading 2026 Results: Sensex, Nifty Close Lower on Diwali | Full Market Recap

Updated 9 November 2026. Muhurat Trading 2026 took place on Sunday, 8 November, marking Diwali Laxmi Pujan and the start of Samvat 2083. The special NSE and BSE session opened higher but ended mildly lower as investors booked profits following a seven-session rally. Here is the verified closing report, key market moves, leading stocks and the meaning of this unusual Diwali result.

SIP processing during the Muhurat session: Zerodha Kite SIP orders were deferred. Read our Muhurat Trading 2026 SIP processing and mutual fund NAV explanation.

Stock market holiday update: See the verified NSE & BSE trading holiday calendar for 2026 and 2027 status, including the 10 November and 24 November NSE closures and normal trading hours.

Muhurat Trading 2026 results at a glance

Benchmark	8 November close	Day’s change
BSE Sensex	80,999.40	−28.62 (−0.04%)
Nifty 50	24,986.40	−43.95 (−0.18%)

These are the final readings from the 8 November 2026 special session, not live market prices. Both benchmarks finished in the red, ending the market’s eight-year run of positive Muhurat-session closes.

How the Diwali market session unfolded

• 2:20 PM IST: The equity session began positively. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,070.45, while the Sensex opened at 81,299.34.
• Early rally: Nifty reached an intraday high of 25,131.85; Sensex touched 81,442.11, about 414 points above its previous close.
• Late reversal: Investors booked profits after seven consecutive sessions of gains, pushing the headline indices back into the red.
• At the close: Sensex ended at 80,999.40 and Nifty at 24,986.40. The decline was modest, rather than a large market selloff.

Why did Sensex and Nifty fall despite a positive opening?

The most widely reported explanation was profit-taking after a substantial preceding rally. Investors initially welcomed the start of the new Samvat year, but early gains did not hold. A short festive session is especially unsuitable for reading too much into a single day’s move: index-heavy stocks can pull benchmarks down even when many smaller shares rise.

The fall was not a verdict on the entire new Samvat year. Markets respond to earnings, valuations, global risk, foreign investor flows, crude oil prices and other developments beyond the ceremonial trading hour.

Which stocks and sectors stood out?

Among the stronger large-cap names reported after the session were Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki and Power Grid. Weakness was reported in Mahindra & Mahindra, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), Trent, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and Axis Bank. Different news reports use different benchmark baskets, so this is a selected roundup, not an exhaustive ranked list.

Broader-market performance was more positive than the headline indices suggested: Reuters reported small-cap stocks up about 1%, mid-caps up 0.1%, pharmaceuticals up 1.7% and metals up 0.4%. Divi’s Laboratories and Tata Steel were among the notable gainers in those sectors. These are session-specific figures, not current quotes.

What happened to the eight-year Muhurat winning streak?

In the preceding eight Muhurat sessions, the major benchmarks had closed higher. The negative close on 8 November 2026 broke that pattern. Historical festival-day performance does not determine future returns: the next normal session can rise or fall independently.

Muhurat Trading 2026 timetable and F&O

Market segment	Reported special session timing (IST)
Equity pre-open	2:05–2:20 PM
Equities, non-CAS shares	2:20–3:30 PM
Equity futures & options	2:20–3:40 PM
Currency and commodity	2:20–3:30 PM

The schedule above follows Zerodha’s pre-session market bulletin. Broker order cutoffs and exchange-specific closing phases could differ. Nifty and Bank Nifty option premiums could fluctuate in this session, but neither festive sentiment nor a positive open guaranteed that calls would profit.

What does the Muhurat result mean for investors after Diwali?

• A slightly negative Muhurat close does not mean the market must fall for the year.
• Watch upcoming normal trading sessions, company earnings, global markets and sector strength rather than one ceremonial session.
• For options, monitor time decay, volatility, liquidity and expiry; index targets alone cannot determine future premium.
• Avoid chasing shares solely because they gained during Muhurat Trading. Check fundamentals, risk and position sizing.

Frequently asked questions

Was Muhurat Trading 2026 bullish or bearish?

It began bullish but closed marginally bearish. Sensex lost 28.62 points and Nifty 50 lost 43.95 points.

What was the Nifty 50 closing price on 8 November 2026?

The Nifty 50 closed at 24,986.40 in the special session.

What was Sensex’s highest level during Muhurat Trading?

The Sensex touched 81,442.11 during the session before finishing at 80,999.40.

Did Muhurat Trading predict the next market opening?

No. The brief trading session is only one reference point. Subsequent developments and orders determine the next market’s open.

Related market resources

Read our Muhurat Trading 2026 schedule and F&O guide, follow our Indian Market Pulse for market-day recaps, or visit the IPO GMP homepage for IPO coverage.

Sources and editorial transparency

• NSE official 2026 market holiday calendar — date of special Muhurat trading.
• PTI via The Week, 8 November 2026 — closing data and top stocks.
• Upstox market report, 8 November 2026 — opening readings and intraday highs.
• Reuters, 8 November 2026 — sector trends and market context.
• Zerodha special trading timetable, 27 October 2026 — market segment timings.

Disclaimer: For information and education only; not investment advice. Historical prices do not guarantee future returns. Reporting date: 9 November 2026.