Muhurat Trading 2021

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the most awaited festival in India. All purchases from buying a new mixer grinder to a car or a flat or even getting married, are postponed to converge with the auspicious occasion of Diwali as it is believed that nothing bad can happen on such an auspicious day. This sentiment is also shared by traders and investors who flock to the stock markets to participate in Muhurat trading. It is believed that investing during Muhurat trading brings good luck and prosperity. Diwali holds a special significance for the two main trading communities in India, the Gujaratis, and the Marwaris as they welcome the new Hindu accounting year, Samvat. On Samvat these communities worship their accounting books and tijoris and pray to goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, to bless them with abundant wealth and prosperity. Samvat marks the closure of old accounting books and signifies a fresh start to the new accounting year. Borrowing from the same tradition, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) started Muhurat trading in 1957 whereas the National Stock Exchange (NSE) commenced Muhurat trading in 1992. As Muhurat trading completes 64 years in 2021, let us explore what is Muhurat trading, its significance and unveil the top 10 stocks to buy in Muhurat trading 2021.

What is Muhurat Trading? 

The Hindi word “Muhurat” means an auspicious time where the planets are aligned favourably to guarantee positive results. Traders believe that by trading on this auspicious day, they will earn wealth and prosperity throughout the year. Muhurat trading is a 1-hour long special trading session held by BSE and NSE on the auspicious occasion of Diwali every year. The timing of Muhurat trading is dependent on the planetary movements and keeps changing every year. In 2021, Muhurat trading will be held on 4th November 2021 at 6.15 pm.

Muhurat Trading Timings 2021 

Muhurat trading in 2021, will commence on 4th November 2021 between 6.15 pm to 7.15 pm. , The detailed timeline for Muhurat trading 2021 for the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is as follows:

BSE Muhurat Trading Timing 2021 

Trading Session	BSE & NSE Muhurat Timing
Pre-open Muhurat	6.00 pm – 6.08 pm
Muhurat Trading	6.15 pm – 7.15 pm
Block Deal	5.45 pm – 6.00 pm
Call Auction	6.20 pm – 7.05 pm
Post-closing Muhurat	7.25 pm – 7.35 pm

NSE Muhurat Trading Timing 2021

Trading Session	BSE & NSE Muhurat Timing
Pre-open Muhurat	6.00 pm – 6.08 pm
Muhurat Trading	6.15 pm – 7.15 pm
Block Deal	5.45 pm – 6.00 pm
Call Auction	6.20 pm – 7.05 pm
Post-closing Muhurat	7.25 pm – 7.35 pm

Muhurat Trading Settlement Timing

All trades done during Muhurat trading result in settlement obligations. Post Muhurat trading on 4^th November 2021, the markets will remain closed on 5^th November on account of Diwali Balipratipada. The delivery of shares in your Demat account will take place on 10^th November 2021.

Should you trade during Muhurat trading? 

Muhurat trading is not a magical time where profits are guaranteed. Remember that stock markets are unpredictable and hence when you trade during Muhurat trading, your intention should be to buy quality long term stocks. But how can you differentiate quality stocks from the duds? Which ratios should you look at? What is the ideal debt to equity ratio? Which companies are real multi-baggers? We understand that for a layman, every stock might seem lucrative but the truth is that of the 5000+ stocks listed in the market, only a handful are worth investing in. Therefore, to ensure that you do not invest in the wrong stock on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, after extensive research, here’s a list of the best stocks to invest in for the long-term courtesy Samco research team. These premium stocks are exclusively handpicked by Samco and contain stocks across large-cap and mid-cap segments.

Tips for Muhurat Trading 2021

Shortlist quality stocks: Traditionally, Muhurat trading is considered to be the best time to invest in quality long term stocks for wealth creation. Since the markets are open only for an hour, you need to do your homework in advance and come prepared with a list of well-researched quality stocks to buy during Muhurat trading. Pay attention to the technicals: After shortlisting quality stocks, do not get swayed away by market sentiments and buy stocks at an expensive level. Decide your buying price in advance and wait for a good opportunity to invÏest in the share. Remember, it is not compulsory to trade during Muhurat trading. If you buy a fundamentally bad stock, then no ‘Muhurat’ can save you from disaster. Diversify your portfolio: Muhurat trading is an ideal time to add asset classes like gold to your portfolio. Instead of buying physical gold, you should invest in gold mutual funds, gold ETFs and gold sovereign bonds. Invest in the best stocks for Muhurat trading 2021 by opening the best Demat and trading account in India with Samco and usher in abundant wealth and prosperity. Happy Samvat with Samco!