Stock Markets Closed for Bali Pratipada; Trading to Resume on October 23

In News: NSE and BSE holiday on account of Bali Pratipada festival

Key  Highlights:

1. Market Closure:
   • Both Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) were closed on October 22, 2025 for Bali Pratipada.
   • Trading resumes on October 23, 2025.
2. Bali Pratipada Festival:
   • Celebrates Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar defeating demon king Bali.
   • Symbolizes humility, devotion, cosmic balance, and is considered auspicious for new beginnings and prosperity.
3. Muhurat Trading Session (October 21, 2025):
   • Conducted from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
   • Marks the beginning of Samvat 2082.
   • Nifty: 25,868.60 (+25.45 points / 0.10%)
   • Sensex: 84,426.34 (+62.97 points / 0.07%)
   • Top gainers: Cipla, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Infosys, M&M
   • Top losers: Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Max Healthcare, Asian Paints
   • Sectoral indices: All in green except Nifty PSU Banks and Realty; Media, Metal, Pharma led gains
4. Asian Market Trends:
   • Mixed trends observed:
     • Japan Nikkei 225: -0.4%
     • Singapore Straits Times: +0.25%
     • Hong Kong Hang Seng: -0.82%
     • Taiwan Weighted Index: -0.53%
     • South Korea KOSPI: +0.23%
       
       Updated -  October 22, 2025 04:02 pm | The Hindu