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Stock markets to hold special Muhurat trading session today

Leading bourses BSE and NSE will conduct a special 'Muhurat' trading session on Sunday to mark the start of the Hindu New Year.

Stock markets to hold special Muhurat trading session today

Zee Media Bureau

Mumbai: Leading bourses BSE and NSE will conduct a special 'Muhurat' trading session on Sunday to mark the start of the Hindu New Year.

The special trading session is held every year on Diwali.

The annual one-hour special "Muhurat" session will be held between 6.15 p.m and 7.30 p.m.

The session is considered to be auspicious for stock market trading. It is believed that the "Muhurat" trading on this day brings wealth and prosperity throughout the year.

This ritual has been observed for ages by the trading community.

The session will mark the start of the Hindu New Year -- Samvat 2073.