Muhurat Trading 2025: What to Expect from Today’s Diwali Session
On the occasion of Diwali Muhurat trading 2025, Indian stock markets are set for a brief, symbolic trading session today. Positive Q2 earnings, festive optimism, and strong global cues have lifted market sentiment, with major indices maintaining a bullish tone.
12:59 PM Oct 21, 2025 IST
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Aakash Khuman
Muhurat Trading 2025: Indian markets continued their upward momentum, fueled by robust Q2 corporate results and festive enthusiasm. Global cues also contributed to the optimism, with easing US-China trade tensions and a rally in European defense stocks supporting investor confidence.
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Technical Outlook
The technical setup remains favorable as long as the Nifty index stays above 25,700. Analysts suggest that if the index falls below this level, it could move into a consolidation phase. For now, sentiment remains bullish amid strong domestic and global triggers.
India VIX and Global Market Cues
The India VIX, an indicator of market volatility, slipped 2.3% to close at 11.36, indicating a calm trading environment.
Across Asia, key indices traded higher:
- MSCI Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) up 0.8%
- Nikkei rose 0.8%
- ASX 200 gained 0.68%
- Kospi up 0.51%
- Shanghai Composite jumped 1.20%
- Hang Seng surged 1.69%
Wall Street Trends Upward
In the US, equities closed higher on positive earnings and easing inflation concerns:
- Dow Jones gained 1.12%
- S&P 500 advanced 1.07%
- Nasdaq rose 1.37%
Meanwhile, the Dollar Index inched up 0.14%, while the Euro slipped to $1.16 and the Pound to $1.33. The Yen strengthened to 151.12 per dollar, and the Yuan traded at 7.11 per dollar.
Oil and Rupee Movement
Oil prices remained soft, with Brent crude falling 0.68%. The Indian Rupee appreciated by 9 paise, closing at ₹87.93 per USD, supported by foreign inflows and lower crude prices.
F&O Ban List and Investor Activity
Stocks in the F&O ban list today include Samman Capital and RBL Bank, as both crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers worth Rs.790 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth Rs.2,485 crore, reflecting strong institutional participation ahead of the festive session.
Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025 Outlook
The Muhurat trading session is expected to be brief yet symbolic, representing prosperity and good fortune for investors. Experts expect a positive opening, with buying interest likely in banking, auto, and IT stocks, supported by healthy fundamentals and festive optimism.
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