Indian Stock Markets Closed on November 5, 2025, for Prakash Gurpurb; Commodities Trading Partially Open

Indian stock market participants should note that the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will be closed for trading on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The closure is in observance of Prakash Gurpurb, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrating the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru.

During this holiday, there will be no trading activity in the equity (cash) or derivative segments. However, the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) will offer partial trading, with its morning session cancelled but an evening session scheduled from 5:00 PM onwards.

Prakash Gurpurb 2025 marks the second-to-last stock market holiday for the year. The final holiday is scheduled for December 25, 2025, for Christmas. A total of 12 trading holidays were planned for 2025.

Normal trading operations on the NSE and BSE will resume on Thursday, November 6, 2025, following the usual market timings, which typically run from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. The article also touches upon the previous day's market performance, where the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 closed lower, and provides technical analyst views on market support and resistance levels. Global markets, particularly in Asia, also experienced declines due to profit booking in tech stocks.

Impact This news directly impacts Indian stock market operations by causing a complete halt in trading for the day. It affects liquidity and trading volumes, but does not directly influence long-term investment strategies. Investors need to be aware of the trading schedule to plan their activities accordingly. Rating: 8/10

Difficult terms explained: Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev: This is a Sikh festival celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. 'Prakash Purab' means divine light. Equity (cash): Refers to the trading of stocks or shares representing ownership in a company, as opposed to derivatives or other financial instruments. Derivative: A financial contract whose value is derived from an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies. Examples include futures and options. Nifty50: An index representing the weighted average of 50 of the largest Indian companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), serving as a benchmark for the Indian equity market. Sensex: An index of 30 well-established and actively traded stocks listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), serving as a benchmark for the Indian equity market. Nikkei 225: Japan's benchmark stock market index, representing the weighted average of 225 top publicly traded companies in the Tokyo Stock Exchange. CSI 300: An index that represents the performance of 300 stocks traded on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges in mainland China. S&P 500: A stock market index tracking the performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. Nasdaq Composite: A stock market index that lists the stocks of all companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It is heavily weighted towards technology and growth companies. Dow Jones Industrial Average: A stock market index that represents the stock performance of 30 large companies listed on the stock exchanges in the United States. Long bear candle: In candlestick charting, a 'bear candle' signifies that the closing price was lower than the opening price, indicating selling pressure. A 'long bear candle' shows a significant price decline during the trading period. Bullish candle: In candlestick charting, a 'bullish candle' signifies that the closing price was higher than the opening price, indicating buying pressure. Role reversal support: In technical analysis, a 'role reversal' occurs when a previous resistance level turns into a support level, or vice versa. 'Role reversal support' is a price level where a downtrend might stop and potentially reverse into an uptrend.