August 27, 2025

Prepare yourself for a mid-week market break! On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, both India’s big stock markets, NSE and BSE, will be completely closed. Why? Because it’s Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival that brings a festive pause to trading! This comes right after the August 15 Independence Day holiday, making August a month full of market celebrations. This closure means no trading in equities, equity derivatives, or the securities lending and borrowing framework for the day. All activities on NSE and BSE will restart fresh on Thursday, August 28. What about commodity markets? They have their own drama! The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will snooze in the morning but spring back to life in the evening for trading bullion, energy, and base metals. On the flip side, NCDEX, the king of agricultural contracts like oilseeds, pulses, and spices, will remain shut the whole day. Such unexpected breaks can sometimes shake things up when markets reopen. Investors might react strongly, balancing their positions after catching up on global market moves. Speaking of global markets, the U.S. saw a boost on Tuesday with stocks jumping thanks to tech giant Nvidia and pharma firm Eli Lilly. However, worries hit Wall Street as President Donald Trump fired a central bank governor, stirring concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence. Asian markets took a cautious approach on Wednesday, waiting to hear Nvidia’s earnings which could set the tone after a strong rally since April. Indian investors will keep a keen eye on global cues like U.S. stocks, crude oil prices, and other commodities, all of which sway trading moods once our markets open again. Looking ahead, NSE’s 2025 holiday calendar has some more big dates: October 2 brings Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, October 21 and 22 mark Diwali festivities (with special Muhurat trading on the 21st), November 5 is Guru Nanak Jayanti, and December 25 will see Christmas celebrations. These holiday pauses give investors a breather but also the chance for some spicy moves right when trading resumes. So mark your calendars and enjoy the Ganesh Chaturthi break – a little market holiday spice to mix in your investment recipe!

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