Investors and traders should adopt a cautious, stock-specific approach during the annual Muhurat trading session on Sunday, 7 November 2025, which marks the beginning of Samvat 2083, as equity benchmark indices approach key resistance levels and limited liquidity could amplify market movements, market experts said.

The special Diwali trading session is traditionally considered auspicious for initiating investments and reviewing financial portfolios. However, experts cautioned against impulsive decisions driven by festive sentiment, recommending that investors focus on fundamentals, valuations and long-term financial goals.

Where the Nifty Stands

Analysts at domestic brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOSL) noted that Nifty valuations appear attractive at 17.5 times forward earnings — roughly 16% below the long-term average. However, small-cap stocks continue to trade at a 25% premium to their historical average, a valuation gap that warrants caution.

Trading around 24,600, the Nifty has immediate support at 24,350, while resistance is placed in the 24,700–24,800 range. Experts expect the market to remain sideways to consolidative during the Muhurat session, with both benchmark indices approaching crucial resistance zones following a recent rally.

Earnings Outlook for Samvat 2083

MOSL projected Nifty earnings per share to rise 16% year-on-year in FY27 and 14% in FY28, compared with a modest 5% in FY26. The brokerage expects earnings growth to recover meaningfully over the coming years, lending fundamental support to the market's medium-term trajectory.

Sectors to Watch in Samvat 2083

For the new Samvat, experts favour banking and financial services, capital markets, manufacturing, global outsourcing and exports, consumption and digital businesses. They also see opportunities in healthcare devices, aerospace, auto components, pharmaceutical ingredients, garments, port cargo, organised jewellery and quick-commerce platforms.

Advice for Investors During the Session

Long-term investors can use the occasion to review asset allocation and selectively accumulate fundamentally strong stocks, while short-term traders should monitor technical levels and global cues before taking positions, experts said. Large orders and aggressive trading should be avoided given the possibility of lower liquidity during the limited session.

For new investors, experts recommended small investments in fundamentally strong companies with a long-term holding perspective, cautioning against buying stocks solely because of the auspicious occasion.

Experts also flagged the risk of profit booking following six consecutive sessions of gains, particularly amid geopolitical concerns, crude oil price volatility and weakness in global markets. How the market navigates these headwinds in the first full trading week after Diwali will set the tone for Samvat 2083.