Indian Stock Markets Remain Open on March 13, 2026 The Indian stock market will remain open on March 13, 2026, as it is a regular trading day with no festival, national holiday, or special observance scheduled. Both the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will operate under normal conditions, allowing investors to conduct trades in equities, derivatives, and other securities without interruption. Trading activities on March 13 will follow the standard schedule, with the pre-open session running from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM and the regular trading session from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. All market segments, including equity, derivatives, and securities lending and borrowing, will remain active during these hours. Investors are advised to adhere to the standard trading hours for all transactions. The absence of a holiday on March 13 is attributed to the lack of alignment with major national or religious festivals. Indian stock exchanges typically declare holidays for significant events such as Diwali, Holi, Republic Day, or Independence Day. Since March 13 does not coincide with any such occasion, the exchanges have not scheduled a closure. While March 13 is a working day, traders should note that the month will include other holidays. For instance, the market is expected to remain closed for festivals like Holi and other observances, as outlined in the official exchange calendar. Investors are encouraged to review the updated holiday list released by NSE and BSE to plan their trading activities accordingly. Online trading platforms will remain functional even on non-trading days, allowing investors to place orders or review their portfolios. However, these orders will only be executed once the market reopens on the next trading day.#bombay_stock_exchange #march_13_2026 #indian_stock_markets #national_stock_exchange_of_india #stock_market_operations
Indian Stock Markets Plunge Amid Middle East Tensions and Oil Price Surge The Indian benchmark indices, the SENSEX and NIFTY50, experienced significant declines on Monday, March 2, as escalating hostilities in West Asia sent shockwaves through global markets. The SENSEX dropped as much as 2,743.46 points, hitting an intraday low of 78,543.73, while the NIFTY50 fell to a day’s low of 24,603.50. The NIFTY Midcap 100 index also plummeted by 1.58%, closing at 58,180.50, with only 10 stocks among its 100 constituents rising. The turmoil in the Middle East, following attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran and the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, intensified investor anxiety. Global energy markets were rattled, with traders closely monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for 20% of global petroleum liquids and a fifth of liquefied natural gas shipments. Brent Crude oil prices surged 13.04% to a 52-week high of $82.37 per barrel. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold shares worth ₹7,536.36 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased equities totaling ₹12,292.81 crore. The SENSEX closed 1.29% lower at 80,238.85, and the NIFTY50 ended 1.30% down at 24,850.60. Among the top losers in the NIFTY50, IndiGo fell 6.09% as tourism and related sectors struggled due to closed airspaces and airports in the Middle East. The airline’s stock was further pressured by rising oil prices, which account for 28.7% of its total costs. Larsen & Toubro dropped 5.24%, with nearly 37% of its order book tied to Middle Eastern projects. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone fell 3.43%, while Maruti Suzuki and Asian Paints declined by 3.29% and 3.08%, respectively. Defence stocks, however, saw gains, with Bharat Electronics surging 2.13% amid heightened geopolitical tensions.#strait_of_hormuz #sensex #nifty50 #indian_stock_markets #middle_east_tensions
