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Benchmark Indices Open Special Festive Session With Moderate Gains Led By Sensex And Nifty

Originally reported by DD India as: Sensex Gains 250 Points, Nifty Rises 40 Points as Muhurat Trading Begins

8 Nov 2026, 3:54 pm IST · Xecute.finance News Desk

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Domestic benchmark indices began the special trading session on a positive note with moderate gains. The Sensex advanced by 250 points while the Nifty rose by 40 points. These early increases marked a traditional start to the festival of lights on local bourses.

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Domestic benchmark indices began the special trading session on a positive note, with the Sensex advancing by 250 points and the Nifty rising by 40 points. This traditional ceremonial session marks the beginning of Samvat on Indian stock exchanges. Special trading sessions held during the festival period carry cultural significance for investors and traders, often symbolizing prosperity and new beginnings in financial markets.

While volumes are typically lower during these abbreviated sessions, positive movements help sustain investor sentiment and market participation. Traders and investment advisors should observe these ceremonial trends while keeping their focus on fundamental valuations rather than festive sentiment. Keep track of upcoming corporate earnings and macroeconomic data releases that will drive the actual market direction in the new Samvat.

Bottom line: Use the ceremonial session for traditional allocations while relying on rigorous fundamentals for core portfolio decisions.

Source: news.google.com

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