Indian Stock Markets Scheduled to Close on Select Holidays in October 2026
Indian stock markets, including NSE and BSE, will observe several holidays in October 2026, resulting in market closures on specific dates such as October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti and October 20 for Dussehra. Trading will also be closed on regular weekends and select regional holidays. Commodity markets will have partial closures on certain festival days, with special sessions like Muhurat Trading scheduled. Market timings for equity trading remain standard on open days, from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: mint, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 30 Sept, 04:45 am. Other outlets followed.