Markets Pause For Balipratipada: BSE And NSE Closed Today For Diwali Festivities

Image Source: Mint

Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE are closed today, October 22, 2025, in observance of Balipratipada, part of the Diwali celebrations. Equity, F&O, and currency markets remain shut, while commodity markets will resume trading in the evening. The closure marks the second consecutive festive market holiday.

Diwali break continues for traders

Following the symbolic Muhurat trading session held yesterday, Indian stock markets are closed today to mark Balipratipada, a festival celebrating the return of King Bali to Earth. Both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have suspended regular trading across equity, derivatives, and currency segments.

This holiday is part of the extended Diwali calendar observed in several Indian states, including Maharashtra and Karnataka. The festive break allows traders and investors to celebrate with family and reflect on the new Samvat year, which began with yesterday’s auspicious trading window.

Commodity markets resume later today

While equity and currency markets remain closed for the full day, commodity markets will reopen for the evening session starting at 5:00 PM. Traders dealing in metals, energy, and agricultural contracts can resume activity during this window, as per the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) schedule.

Yesterday’s Muhurat trading session saw modest gains, with the Sensex rising 62.97 points to close at 84,426.34 and the Nifty adding 25.45 points to settle at 25,868.60. The session was marked by optimism and light volumes, as investors ushered in Samvat 2082.

Key highlights of today’s market closure

- BSE and NSE are closed today, October 22, for Balipratipada
- Equity, F&O, and currency markets remain shut for the full day
- Commodity markets will reopen for evening trading at 5:00 PM
- Holiday observed in states like Maharashtra and Karnataka
- Muhurat trading on October 21 saw Sensex and Nifty end in green
- Closure marks the second consecutive market holiday this week
- Investors reflect on Samvat 2082 and festive market sentiment
- Regular trading resumes tomorrow, October 23

Looking ahead

With Diwali festivities winding down, markets are expected to return to normal operations tomorrow. Investors will shift focus to earnings season, global cues, and macroeconomic indicators as the new trading year begins.

Sources: MSN India, NDTV Profit, Economic Times, NSE India