Sensex, Nifty to remain closed on Ram Navami The Indian stock markets will remain closed for trading on Thursday in observance of Ram Navami. According to the stock market holiday calendar, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be shut down, with no trading activity scheduled. Additionally, the Equity Segment, Equity Derivative Segment, Currency Derivatives Segments, and NDS-RST and Tri Party Repo segments will also be closed. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has declared a trading holiday for the first half of the day, or the morning session. However, commodity trading will resume in the evening session starting at 5 pm. The stock exchanges will observe trading holidays on March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti and April 3 for Good Friday. There are no planned stock market holidays in July and August this year. On Wednesday, the stock markets closed higher for the second consecutive session, driven by easing oil prices and positive global market cues. Investor sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that ongoing talks aim to resolve the Middle East conflict. The benchmark indices recorded significant gains, with the Nifty rising 1.72 percent, or 392.70 points, to close at 23,306.45. The Sensex also advanced 1.63 percent, or 1,205 points, to settle at 75,273.45. Analysts noted that the market rally was fueled by hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and softer oil prices, which bolstered investor confidence across sectors. A market expert highlighted that the critical price range of 23,300–23,350 could provide short-term stability if sustained, while failure to hold this level might trigger renewed selling pressure. On the upside, the 23,500–23,600 range remains a strong supply zone, followed by 23,800.#donald_trump #national_stock_exchange #bombay_stock_exchange #ram_navami #multi_commodity_exchange_of_india
Shri Ram Navami 2026: Commodity Markets MCX and NCDEX Closure and Holiday Schedule India's largest commodity exchange, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), will observe a partial trading holiday on Shri Ram Navami 2026, remaining closed during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. Trading will resume in the evening session between 5 pm and 11:30 pm. The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) will remain shut for the entire day. Indian equity markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will also be closed on this day. The decision follows a strong performance in equity markets on Wednesday, where the Nifty 50 index and the BSE Sensex extended their upward trend. The Nifty closed at 23,306.45, up 394.05 points or 1.72%, while the Sensex rose 1,205 points or 1.63% to 75,273.45. Bulls remained active in sectors such as banking, automobiles, and consumer goods, boosting market sentiment. MCX’s 2026 holiday calendar includes 16 trading holidays, with partial or full closures. The next scheduled holiday in March will be on March 31 for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, with the market closed only in the morning session. Full-day closures are planned for April 3 (Good Friday), October 2 (Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti), and December 25 (Christmas). Month-by-month, MCX will be closed in the morning session on April 14 for Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti, May 1 for Maharashtra Day, and May 28 for Bakri Eid. In June, a partial closure will occur on June 26 for Moharram. No holidays are scheduled in July or August. September will see a morning closure on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi, while October 20 will be a morning break for Dussehra.#national_stock_exchange #bombay_stock_exchange #shri_ram_navami_2026 #multi_commodity_exchange_of_india #national_commodity_derivatives_exchange
