Are NSE and BSE open on July 7 for Muharram 2025?
ADVERTISEMENT Since Ashura falls on a Sunday, there will be no additional public holiday on Monday, July 7. As a result, all government offices, banks, post offices, schools, and stock markets will remain open on that day. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will function as usual on July 7, 2025.
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So far, the market has observed 14 designated holidays this year. The most recent weekday holiday was on May 1 (Maharashtra Day), and the next is scheduled for August 15 (Independence Day).
August 15 (Friday): Independence Day / Parsi New YearAugust 27 (Wednesday): Ganesh Chaturthi
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ADVERTISEMENT October 22 (Wednesday): BalipratipadaNovember 5 (Wednesday): Guru Nanak Jayanti
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Also Read: 10 Nifty smallcap stocks analysts expect to rally up to 72% On Friday, benchmark indices closed higher despite volatility and cautious investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex rose 193.42 points to settle at 83,432.89, while the NSE Nifty gained 55.70 points to end at 25,461.
ADVERTISEMENT The session witnessed intraday swings as markets reacted to global uncertainties, including the upcoming U.S. tariff deadline and SEBI's action against U.S.-based Jane Street over alleged derivatives manipulation."The Indian market is witnessing a pause as investors adopt a wait-and-watch strategy ahead of the impending U.S. tariff deadline and amid mixed global cues," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments. He added that ongoing FII outflows reflect a risk-off approach, while DII inflows are providing partial support.
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