The domestic equity, currency and debt markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of Diwali-Balipratipada. Markets stayed shut for the holiday after indices recovered on Monday. GIFT Nifty gained nearly 0.6 percent, which showed a positive opening when trading resumes on Wednesday. Falling crude oil prices also helped investor sentiment.
The domestic equity, currency and debt markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of Diwali-Balipratipada.
The market holiday comes after benchmark indices recovered from early losses on Monday to close at their highest levels in more than eight months.
Meanwhile, GIFT Nifty gained nearly 0.6 percent, signalling a positive opening for domestic equity markets when trading resumes on Wednesday. Falling crude oil prices lifted investor sentiment.
In the previous trading session, the Nifty rose 0.23 percent to settle at 25,044.65, while the Sensex gained 0.13 percent to close at 81,106.65. Both indices ended at their highest levels since February 27, 2026.
Stock market holidays 2026
MCX holiday 2026
The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed for trading during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm on Tuesday.
Trading on MCX will resume in the evening session from 5 pm and continue until 11.30 pm.