Why are Indian stock markets closed on October 20?
The Indian stock market is trending because the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed today, October 20, 2026. This closure is due to the Dussehra festival, which is a SEBI-approved holiday.
What happened
- Earlier
The Ravita Engineering Services IPO subscription period closed on October 16 [2].
- 19 Oct, 09:57 AM IST
Allotment status for the Ravita Engineering Services IPO was expected to be finalized [2].
- 20 Oct, 02:00 UTC
NSE and BSE remain closed for regular trading due to Dussehra [1].
What you need to know
The NSE and BSE are closed across all major segments, including equity and debt [1].
Commodity markets (MCX and NSE commodity) have a split session, closing from 9 AM to 5 PM and resuming at 5 PM [1].
Upcoming holidays for the rest of 2026 include Diwali Laxmi Pujan (Nov 8), Diwali-Balipratipada (Nov 10), Guru Nanak Dev (Nov 24), and Christmas (Dec 25) [1].
A special Muhurat Trading session is anticipated for November 8 [1].
The exact timings for the November 8 Muhurat Trading session have not been released yet [1].
Background
Dussehra, also called Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrating the victory of good over evil [1].
SEBI, the NSE, and the BSE collaborate annually to set the official list of market holidays [1].
Questions people ask
Is the commodity market completely closed today?
No, the MCX and NSE commodity segment are closed from 9 AM to 5 PM but resume trading at 5 PM [1].
Which segments of the NSE are affected by the holiday?
Trading is suspended for equity, debt, and both currency and equity derivatives [1].
Where this came from
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