Muhurat Trading 2026

A Simple ₹10,000 Blueprint

for Muhurat Trading 2026

Jai Mata Di.

Diwali Laxmi Pujan is a time for new beginnings, and for investors, Muhurat Trading is the perfect moment to start the new financial year on a positive note.

This year, the special session falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

The pre-open session runs from 2:05 PM to 2:20 PM, followed by normal trading from 2:20 PM to 3:30 PM. The closing auction session for eligible securities ends at 3:15 PM, and the post-close session wraps up between 3:50 PM and 4:00 PM.

Many people ask me what they should buy on this auspicious day. If you have ₹10,000 to invest, you do not need to overcomplicate things. The simplest strategy is to split your money equally across four different buckets. This gives you balance, diversification, and a clear plan.

1. Gold ETF – ₹2,500 (25%)

The first ₹2,500 goes to GOLDBEES, India’s first and most liquid Gold ETF . It tracks the domestic price of physical gold and gives you a hedge against market uncertainty . For a beginner, GOLDBEES is a stable choice because of its high trading volume and narrow bid-ask spreads . It is a simple way to add a touch of gold to your portfolio without worrying about storage or purity.

2. Nifty Midcap 150 Growth Index Fund – ₹2,500 (25%)

The next ₹2,500 goes to a Nifty Midcap 150 Growth Index Fund. This fund invests in 150 mid-sized companies that have the potential to grow faster than large companies . It is a growth-oriented choice that adds an aggressive edge to your investment wagon. Since it is an index fund, it is low-maintenance and easy to understand.

3. Your Conviction Growth Stock – ₹2,500 (25%)

The third bucket is for a growth stock you believe in. This could be a company in a fast-growing sector that you have researched and feel confident about. The key is to stick to your own conviction, not tips or rumours. This portion lets you participate directly in the growth story of a business you understand.

4. Your Conviction Value Stock – ₹2,500 (25%)

The final ₹2,500 goes to a value stock you believe in. A value stock is a company that may be temporarily undervalued but has strong fundamentals. This bucket balances the growth stock and adds a margin of safety to your overall plan.

Why This Split Works

This four-way split is simple but powerful. It gives you gold for stability, a midcap index fund for broad growth, one growth stock for conviction, and one value stock for balance. You are not putting all your eggs in one basket. For a ₹10,000 investment, this approach is easy to execute on Muhurat Trading day and easy to track afterwards.

My Inference

Muhurat Trading is symbolic, but the habits you build matter more. Start small, stay diversified, and, as always, let time do the heavy lifting. Jai Mata Di. Jai Hind. Jai Ganesha.

Happy Dipawali 2026

- Jishnu Chatterjee.