Short week ahead: National Stock Exchange of India and Bombay Stock Exchange to remain closed 21-22 Oct; one-hour Muhurat session on 21 Oct

The Indian stock markets will remain closed on October 21 (Diwali Lakshmi Puja) and October 22 (Balipratipada). On October 21, a special one-hour session called Muhurat Trading will be held to mark the new financial year (Samvat 2082). The shortened trading week and festive calendar may shift volumes and liquidity dynamics for the upcoming sessions.