🪔 Diwali Muhurat Trading – Sunday, 8th November 2026 | ZERO Brokerage

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Dear Client,

Celebrate the auspicious occasion of Diwali with ZERO Brokerage at 5paisa! Continuing our annual tradition, we are delighted to offer ZERO Brokerage on all trades executed during the Diwali Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, 8th November 2026.

A special live trading session will be held from 2:05 PM onwards across NSE, BSE & MCX on account of Diwali Muhurat Trading.

Please refer to the trading schedule below:

A. Trading Schedule

Segment Pre-Open Session Trading Session
Equity (Cash Segment) 2:05 PM – 2:15 PM* 2:20 PM – 3:30 PM**
Equity Derivatives (F&O) 2:05 PM – 2:15 PM* 2:20 PM – 3:40 PM
Commodities (MCX) 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM 2:20 PM – 3:30 PM

* System-driven random closure during the last two minutes of the session.

** For securities under the Closing Auction Session (CAS), the normal market closing time will be 3:15 PM.

B. Important Points to Note

  1. Intraday Square-off: All intraday positions (MIS/BO/CO), across all segments, will be squared off at 3:05 PM.

  2. BTST Trades: Stocks purchased on 6th November 2026 will not be available for selling on 8th November 2026.

  3. Settlement: Stocks purchased on 6th and 8th November 2026 will be settled on 9th November 2026.

  4. After Market Orders (AMO): AMOs for Equity and F&O segments will be accepted until 2:02 PM (before the special session) and after 4:00 PM.

  5. Fund Withdrawal: Instant and Normal fund withdrawal requests will not be processed on 8th November 2026 due to the bank holiday.

  6. Add Funds: We recommend adding funds before 8th November 2026 to ensure a smooth trading experience during the Muhurat session.

  7. Unsettled Credits: Unsettled credits and profits will not be available for trading on 8th November 2026 to avoid settlement-related penalties.

  8. VTT Orders: Valid Trigger Trade (VTT) orders will be placed if triggered.

  9. Stock SIP: Stock SIP orders will be placed at 2:30 PM.

  10. Pledge & Unpledge: Pledging of Equity (EQ) and Mutual Fund (MF) holdings will be allowed; however, unpledging will not be permitted during the Muhurat Trading session.

  11. MTF – Convert to Delivery: Conversion of MTF positions to delivery will not be allowed during the Muhurat Trading session.

  12. All trades executed during the Diwali Muhurat Trading session will result in settlement obligations.

  13. Our Customer Support Desk and Call & Trade Desk will be available to assist you from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM during the Muhurat Trading session.

Please Note: Brokerage charges may initially be debited as per the applicable rates. However, the brokerage charged on the Muhurat Trading transactions will be reversed to your account within the next few days.

C. Other Trading Sessions

Session Start Time End Time
Block Deal Session 1:50 PM 2:05 PM
Special Pre-Open Session (IPO & Relisted Securities) 2:05 PM 2:50 PM***
Normal Market (Stocks under Special Pre-Open Session) 3:05 PM 3:30 PM
Call Auction Illiquid Session 2:25 PM 3:10 PM****
Trade Modification Cut-off – Cash Segment 2:20 PM 4:15 PM
Trade Modification Cut-off – F&O Segment 2:20 PM 3:30 PM
Trade Modification Cut-off – Commodity Segment 2:20 PM 3:45 PM

*** System-driven random closure during the last 10 minutes of the session.

**** System-driven random closure during the last minute of the session.

We wish you a Happy Diwali and prosperous Muhurat Trading!

Team 5paisa

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