Sensex, Nifty closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Synopsis
Indian equity markets are shut on 14 September for Ganesh Chaturthi — but the closure follows a week in which Sensex lost 2.27% and Nifty shed 2.09%, hammered by rising US Treasury yields and crude oil fears. When trading resumes Tuesday, rate-sensitive sectors like realty and IT — down 6.54% and 5.78% respectively last week — will be in sharp focus.
Key Takeaways
BSE and NSE are fully closed on 14 September 2026 for Ganesh Chaturthi ; equity and derivatives trading suspended.
MCX morning session ( 9 am–5 pm ) is closed; evening session resumes at 5 pm and runs until 11:30 pm (or 11:55 pm ).
Sensex fell 2.27% last week, closing at 74,781 ; Nifty50 dropped 2.09% to 23,398 .
Nifty Realty was the worst weekly performer on the NSE, down 6.54% ; Nifty IT shed 5.78% .
Rising US Treasury yields (10-year near 5% ) and crude oil prices drove the broad-based selloff.
Markets reopen on Tuesday, 15 September .
The BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain shut on Monday, 14 September for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, marking a full trading holiday across Indian equity markets. Investors will be unable to buy or sell equities or equity derivatives on either exchange during the regular session.
What Stays Closed and What Operates
Both the BSE and NSE have designated 14 September a complete trading holiday, suspending equities and equity derivatives trading for the entire regular session. The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), however, follows a split schedule: its morning session from 9 am to 5 pm will remain closed, after which operations resume for the evening session running until 11:30 pm, or up to 11:55 pm in certain contracts.
Notably, a settlement holiday operates differently from a trading holiday — it does not halt transactions outright, but instead suspends the clearing and settlement of eligible trades for that day.
Market Context: A Rough Week Preceding the Holiday
The holiday comes after a bruising week for Indian equities. The Nifty50 fell 2.09% over the week and shed a further 0.34% on the final trading day to close at 23,398. The Sensex ended down 120 points, or 0.16%, at 74,781 on the last session, registering a weekly loss of 2.27%.
Analysts attributed the broader selloff to global macro headwinds. A firmer US inflation backdrop and rising Treasury yields — with the 10-year US yield approaching the 5% mark — reinforced expectations of a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, tightening global financial conditions and weighing on investor sentiment.
Sectoral Damage: Realty and IT Hit Hardest
The decline was broad-based, with nearly all major sectors ending the week in the red. Nifty Realty was the biggest weekly loser on the NSE, shedding 6.54%. The Nifty IT index was not far behind, falling approximately 5.78% over the same period.
Markets also saw sharp intraweek volatility linked to the newly launched closing auction session, particularly around derivatives expiry days, adding to an already jittery trading environment.
What to Watch When Markets Reopen
Trading on the BSE and NSE is set to resume on Tuesday, 15 September. Investors will be watching US Treasury yield movements, any fresh cues on Federal Reserve rate expectations, and domestic crude oil prices — all of which shaped last week's sell-off. With sentiment fragile and global rate anxiety unresolved, the reopening session could see continued pressure on rate-sensitive sectors such as realty and IT.
Point of View
But the timing matters: it arrives after one of the worst weekly sessions for Indian equities in recent months, with Sensex off 2.27% and realty stocks down over 6.5%. The real story is the 10-year US Treasury yield hovering near 5% — a level that historically triggers FII outflows from emerging markets. India's closing auction session, introduced recently, has added a new layer of intraday volatility on derivatives expiry days that regulators and participants are still calibrating. The one-day pause gives little breathing room; when trading resumes Tuesday, the macro headwinds will be precisely where they were left.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Are stock markets open on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
No. Both the BSE and NSE are fully closed on 14 September 2026 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Equity and equity derivatives trading is suspended for the entire regular session; markets reopen on Tuesday, 15 September.
Will MCX trade on Ganesh Chaturthi?
The MCX will remain closed during its morning session from 9 am to 5 pm on Ganesh Chaturthi. The evening session will be operational from 5 pm until 11:30 pm , or up to 11:55 pm for select contracts.
What is the difference between a trading holiday and a settlement holiday?
On a trading holiday, no transactions can be executed on the exchange. A settlement holiday, by contrast, does not stop trading but suspends the clearing and settlement of eligible transactions for that day.
Why did Sensex and Nifty fall sharply last week?
Analysts point to global macro headwinds — primarily a firmer US inflation print and rising Treasury yields, with the 10-year US yield nearing 5% — which reinforced higher-for-longer rate expectations. A sharp rise in crude oil prices added to pressure. Sensex lost 2.27% and Nifty fell 2.09% over the week.
Which sectors were worst hit in the market sell-off last week?
Nifty Realty was the biggest loser, falling 6.54% on a weekly basis on the NSE . The Nifty IT index shed approximately 5.78% , with the sell-off broad-based across most major sectors.
