The Sensex and Nifty ended the Diwali Muhurat trading session in the red on Sunday, 8 November. It is the first time in nine years that the special one-hour session has closed lower. The Sensex fell about 29 points to 80,999. The Nifty fell about 44 points to 24,986.
01. Key takeaways
- Muhurat trading ended in the red for the first time since 2017.
- Sensex closed at 80,999.40, down 28.62 points (0.04%).
- Nifty closed at 24,986.40, down 43.95 points (0.18%).
- Both indices had opened higher and gave up the gains late in the session.
Diwali’s special trading session ended on a weak note this year. The Sensex and Nifty both closed lower on Sunday, 8 November.
The session lasted just over an hour, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. Both indices opened higher. The Sensex had gained about 250 points at the open. But profit booking pulled them down by the close.
The Sensex settled at 80,999.40, down 28.62 points. The Nifty ended at 24,986.40, down 43.95 points. It was the first red close in a Muhurat session since 2017. The Nifty had closed higher in the eight sessions from 2018 to 2025.
Muhurat trading marks the start of Samvat 2083, the new Hindu calendar year. Regular trading resumed on Monday, 9 November. The market stays closed on Tuesday, 10 November, for Diwali-Balipratipada.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Session | Muhurat trading, Sunday 8 Nov 2026, 2:20–3:30 pm |
| Sensex close | 80,999.40, down 28.62 points (0.04%) |
| Nifty close | 24,986.40, down 43.95 points (0.18%) |
| Last red Muhurat close | 2017 |
| New year | Samvat 2083 |
02. FAQs
What is Muhurat trading?
A special one-hour stock market session held every Diwali to mark the start of the new Hindu calendar year.
Why did the market fall?
Analysts blamed profit booking after a strong rally the week before.
When does normal trading resume?
Monday, 9 November. Tuesday, 10 November is a market holiday.
Sources: The Indian Express, The Economic Times, Financial Express (8–9 Nov 2026).
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