Muhurat Trading Historical Data & Trends

Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolises prosperity and auspiciousness. Among the many traditions associated with this festival, Muhurat trading holds a special place in the Indian stock market. This year, Muhurat trading will take place on October 21, 2025, from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm.

In this article, we’ll analyse how markets reacted in the past 19 years during this auspicious period.

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Historical performance on Muhurat Trading - Nifty 50 & Sensex

Here is how the stock market has performed on Muhurat Trading from 2006 to 2024.

Nifty 50

Sensex

Muhurat Trading historical stats

In the last 19 Muhurat Trading sessions, the stock market has closed 15 times in green and 5 times in red. Since 2018, the Muhurat Trading session has closed in green for the record 7 successive times till 2024.

In these 7 successive sessions where the markets have closed in green, Nifty 50 has been up by a minimum of 0.37% and Sensex has been up by atleast 0.42%.

As seen from the tables above, over the last two decades, Muhurat trading sessions have yielded modest gains, reflecting positive sentiment among investors. However, in some cases, they have also resulted in negative returns amid heavy profit booking or weaker global cues, an example is 2008, which was a result of the Global Financial Crisis.

Summing it up

Muhurat trading is not just another market session but a celebration of new financial beginnings. While the gains in the trading session are modest, the optimism it brings to the market is invaluable. That said, always remember to do your research before making a decision.