New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- On the occasion of Diwali, the Indian stock market will be shut for trading on Tuesday, October 21, barring the duration of the Muhurat trading session.

According to the stock market holiday calendar released by the Indian stock exchanges, October 21 remains a non-trading day as both BSE and NSE will observe Diwali Laxmi Pujan on this day.

However, investors will have a one-hour window to participate in the special Muhurat trade that will take place from 1.45 pm to 2.45 pm tomorrow. According to the exchange circular, the pre-open trade will happen from 1.30 pm to 1.45 pm.

Not just on October 21, the Indian stock market will also observe a holiday on October 22 on account of Diwali Balipratipada.

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