Is Muhurat Trading a Time to Reflect on Trust and India's Growth Story?

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Key Takeaways
- Muhurat Trading symbolizes new beginnings.
- Trust, knowledge, and discipline are crucial investing values.
- Investing contributes to India's economic growth narrative.
- Market participation is essential for sustained prosperity.
- Broader market dynamics indicate a healthy trading environment.
Mumbai, Oct 21 (NationPress) Industry leaders and market experts on Tuesday characterized this year’s Muhurat trading session as a significant opportunity to contemplate trust, knowledge, and discipline—the foundational values that influence India’s financial journey.
They highlighted that investing transcends mere wealth creation; it is about being actively involved in India’s extraordinary economic growth narrative.
Ashishkumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), remarked that Muhurat trading epitomizes fresh starts and strengthens the ethos of responsible investing.
“Muhurat Trading is a moment to contemplate the values that shape our financial journey, such as trust, knowledge, and discipline. Investing is not solely about wealth accumulation; it’s about engaging in India’s remarkable economic growth saga,” said Chauhan.
He stressed that as more investors enter capital markets, fostering awareness and making informed choices will be essential for sustained prosperity.
Chauhan reiterated NSE’s dedication to establishing a transparent and inclusive market atmosphere that cultivates trust and growth for all stakeholders.
During the special Muhurat trading session on Diwali, Indian stock markets climbed higher, marking their fifth consecutive day of gains.
The Sensex concluded up 62.97 points, or 0.07 percent, at 84,426.34, while the Nifty 50 advanced 25.45 points, or 0.10 percent, to finish at 25,868.60.
Vikram Kasat, Head of Advisory at PL Capital, noted that the market commenced positively, buoyed by strong global cues.
“Asian markets exhibited upward movement, and a robust overnight rally on Wall Street enhanced investor sentiment. Selective buying was observed in banking, IT, and auto sectors, although profit-taking in metals and FMCG limited gains,” Kasat observed.
He mentioned that broader market participation remained robust, indicating a balanced tone for the new trading year.
Similarly, Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura Securities, stated that Muhurat Trading 2025 illustrated cautious optimism compared to last year’s subdued atmosphere.
“Broader participation enhanced, driven by festive consumption and solid domestic inflows. The Nifty index is currently trading slightly above its long-term average, indicating limited downside,” he added.