Trading activity across India’s major stock exchanges, Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange, remains fully closed today on account of Ram Navami.
There is no trading taking place across any segment, giving markets a pause amid recent volatility influenced by global developments.
No Trading Across All Segments
All major trading segments on both exchanges are shut for the day. This includes:
- Equities
- Equity derivatives
- Currency derivatives
- Interest rate derivatives
- Securities lending and borrowing
Investors and traders will not be able to carry out any transactions during the holiday.
Commodity Market Timings Today
The schedule differs slightly for commodity trading. At Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), trading is closed during the morning session (9 AM to 5 PM). However, it resumes in the evening session from 5 PM to 11:30 PM.
On the other hand, National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) remains closed for both morning and evening sessions today.
Trading to Resume Tomorrow
Normal trading activity on Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will resume on March 27.
Market participants can expect regular operations from the next trading day.
Shortened Trading Weeks Ahead
The market calendar indicates multiple holidays in the coming days, leading to shorter trading weeks. After today’s closure, markets will again remain shut on March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti and on April 3 for Good Friday.
Due to these holidays, traders will experience limited trading sessions and extended weekends.
Full List of Key Market Holidays in 2026
In total, there are 16 stock market holidays scheduled for 2026. Some of the upcoming important dates include:
- April 14 – Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
- May 1 – Maharashtra Day
- May 28 – Bakri Eid
- June 26 – Muharram
- September 14 – Ganesh Chaturthi
- October 2 – Gandhi Jayanti
- October 20 – Dussehra
- November 10 – Diwali Balipratipada
- November 24 – Guru Nanak Jayanti
- December 25 – Christmas
These holidays will impact trading schedules throughout the year.
Market Performance Before Holiday
Before the holiday break, markets showed positive momentum. The Nifty index closed above the 23,300 mark on March 25, supported by buying across sectors.
This upward movement came after a period of volatility linked to global tensions, especially in West Asia.
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