Indian Stock Markets to Remain Closed in Observance of Ambedkar Jayanti 2026
Indian Stock Market Observes Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti Holiday
The Indian stock market will remain closed for trading on Tuesday, April 14, in observance of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti. As a result, trading activity across both exchanges - BSE and NSE - will be suspended today. The closure affects the equity, derivatives, and SLB segments, with market activity set to resume on Wednesday, April 15.
In addition to the BSE and NSE closures, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will operate in the evening session (5:00 PM – 11:55 PM) but will be closed during the morning session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) on Tuesday.
| Exchange | Tuesday's Closure | Wednesday's Reopening |
|---|---|---|
| BSE | Closed | Open |
| NSE | Closed | Open |
| MCX | Morning session closed, evening session open | Open |
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The Indian stock market holiday schedule for 2026 reveals that the market will observe its final trading holiday of April today, with the next holiday falling on May 1 in observance of Maharashtra Day. A total of about 10 more market holidays are scheduled for this year, with two holidays in May and one in June. No market holidays are scheduled in July and August, while September and December will each have one. October and November are expected to see two trading holidays each.
The Indian stock market gave up its recent gains in Monday's session on April 13, as investor sentiment weakened again due to rising crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 closed nearly 1% lower at 23,842, while the S&P BSE Sensex ended at 76,788, also down 1% from Friday's close. Broader markets reflected the negative trend as well, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices declining by more than 0.46% each.
Market analysts have forecast that the Indian markets are likely to remain volatile in the near term, with limited scope for relief until meaningful progress is seen in the West Asia conflict. The absence of an agreement has led to a sharp rise in crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, which could keep foreign fund flows under pressure. Additionally, the ongoing earnings season is expected to add to market volatility, keeping sentiment cautious.
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