Stock market holiday, Oct. 18 -- The Indian stock market continued the upbeat trend for the third straight session on Friday. The Bank Nifty index climbed to a new lifetime high of 57,830.20. The Nifty 50 index finished 124 points higher at 25,709, while the BSE Sensex ended 484 points higher at 83,952. Such a positive trend on Dalal Street ahead of Dhanteras has boosted the morale of bulls. However, some sections of the market investors might get confused whether the Indian stock market will remain open on Monday or be closed as Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on 20 October 2025, i.e., on Monday. Stock market enthusiasts who need clarification on whether Monday will be a stock market holiday or not are advised to go to the BSE or NSE webs...