Diwali 2026: FIIs Return With Almost ₹10,000 Crore as Samvat 2083 Begins
- 5th November 2026
- 11:00 AM
- 3 min read
Summary
Diwali 2026 brings Samvat 2083 to Dalal Street after a testing year for investors. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have net bought almost ₹10,000 crore of Indian equities so far in November, after net selling ₹45,161.71 crore in October. Crude oil prices have fallen for three consecutive sessions, and domestic growth has held steady.Mumbai | 4 November 2026
Muhurat trading is a special session that stock exchanges hold on Diwali to mark the start of a new Samvat, the Hindu calendar year. This year’s session on Sunday, 8 November 2026 opens Samvat 2083.
Samvat 2082 tested investors’ patience. Conflict in West Asia and rising crude oil prices kept Indian equities under pressure, and FIIs pulled money out of the market.
India’s fundamentals held firm through the year. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.8% in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q1FY27). Record systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows absorbed foreign selling. The primary market stayed active, with Jio Platforms’ record initial public offering (IPO) and NSE’s listing among the highlights.
What Has Changed for Indian Markets Before Samvat 2083?
Foreign investors began buying again in mid-October 2026, and their buying picked up in November. Crude oil prices have fallen for three consecutive sessions as the United States and Iran review fresh peace proposals from mediators. Uninterrupted oil supplies from Iran have also pulled prices lower.
| Indicator | Data |
| FII flows, October 2026 | Net sold ₹45,161.71 crore |
| FII flows, November 2026 (so far) | Net bought almost ₹10,000 crore |
| Brent crude | Near $105 a barrel |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation, September | 5.54% |
| Repo rate | 5.50%, after a 25-basis-point hike |
The West Asia conflict has kept Brent crude above $100 a barrel. This pushed inflation higher and led to a rise in interest rates.
When Is Muhurat Trading 2026?
NSE will hold the Muhurat trading session on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Regular trading runs from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm. All trades made during the session lead to settlement obligations. The table below sets out each part of the session.
| NSE session | Timing |
| Pre-open session | 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm |
| Regular trading | 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm |
| Post-market session | 3:50 pm to 4:00 pm |
How Can Investors Make the Most of This Festive Season?
Diwali is a good time for investors to review their financial goals and get their accounts ready before the Muhurat session. A few simple checks help orders go through smoothly once trading opens.
- Place orders during regular trading hours.
- Confirm that the demat and trading account is active and Know Your Customer (KYC) details are up to date.
- Add funds to the trading account before the session opens.
How Does the PL Capital App Help During Muhurat Trading?
Muhurat trading runs for a short window, so having market data and order placement in one place matters. The PL Capital app lets investors track the session, set alerts and trade from their phone.
- Real-time market data and alerts: Live prices, indices and key market updates.
- Technical tools: Built-in charts, indicators and analytics.
- Custom notifications: Alerts for price moves, stock updates and Muhurat trading reminders.
- Muhurat trading access: Place buy and sell orders during the Diwali session, with lightning-fast execution and near-zero lag.
- Risk management tools: Set stop-loss and take-profit orders in advance to protect your capital while potentially maximising gains.
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