Stock Market Holiday Today: BSE and NSE Shut for Dussehra

Indian equity markets are closed on October 20, 2026, in observance of Dussehra. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have suspended trading across their major market segments for the holiday. Trading in the equity cash market, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives will remain suspended for the entire day. In the commodity derivatives segment, trading will be halted during the morning session from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The evening session is scheduled to commence at 5:00 PM, with trading continuing until 11:30 PM or 11:55 PM, subject to the applicable exchange and contract timings. 📊 KEY MARKET HIGHLIGHTS 🔹 Holiday: Dussehra — October 20, 2026 🔹 Stock Exchanges: BSE and NSE 🔹 Equity Segment: No trading during the day 🔹 Commodity Segment: Evening trading session scheduled from 5:00 PM 🔹 Market Reopening: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 📈 FII AND DII ACTIVITY Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remain important participants in the Indian stock market. Their investment flows are closely tracked to assess institutional sentiment and potential market trends. 🔹 FII Trends: Foreign investor buying and selling activity provides insights into overseas institutional participation in Indian equities. 🔹 DII Trends: Domestic institutional investment reflects activity from participants such as mutual funds, insurance companies, and other domestic financial institutions. Trading on the BSE and NSE is expected to resume on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Ahead of the next session, market participants will track global market developments, institutional investment trends, and sector-specific cues for potential direction. Disclaimer: Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.