Muhurat trading reflects trust, discipline in India’s growth story
Stock exchange officials said the ceremonial Diwali trading session represented an occasion for investors to consider fundamental principles that guide financial decisions. National Stock Exchange managing director Ashishkumar Chauhan told reporters the event marks a fresh start and promotes careful investment practices. He said buying securities means joining the nation’s expanding economic progress rather than merely accumulating personal assets. The executive pledged his organization would maintain open and fair market conditions that benefit all participants.
Markets added slight gains as the benchmark Sensex climbed 62.97 points to finish at 84,426.34, while the Nifty index rose 25.45 points to close at 25,868.60. Analysts said positive international signals lifted sentiment as Asian exchanges advanced and Wall Street recorded strong overnight results. Banking, technology, and automobile sectors attracted buyers, though metals and consumer goods faced profit taking. Research directors noted wider market participation suggested balanced conditions for the new trading year ahead.
