Stock Market Holiday: BSE and NSE Closures for Ambedkar Jayanti
Indian Stock Market to Close on April 14 Due to Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
The Indian stock market will remain closed on Tuesday, April 14, in observance of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti. As a result, trading in both the BSE and NSE exchanges will be suspended tomorrow. The stock market will resume trading on Wednesday, April 15. Additionally, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will be closed in the morning session (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) but will be open for the evening session (5:00 PM – 11:55 PM).
Stock Market Holidays in 2026
The Indian stock market will conclude its last trading holiday for the month of April tomorrow. The next market holiday is scheduled for May 1 on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. A total of around 10 market holidays are scheduled for this year. The month of May will have two market holidays, followed by a single holiday in June. There are no stock market holidays scheduled in July and August, while September and December will have one holiday each. October and November are set to have two trading holidays each.
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Stock Market Update
The Indian stock market continues to be heavily influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Following a strong gain of around 6% last week, India's key benchmark indices - the Sensex and Nifty 50 - began Monday's session on a weak note, tumbling over 2%. The Sensex plunged nearly 1,700 points, or more than 2%, hitting an intraday low of 75,868, while the Nifty 50 dropped 500 points, or 2%, to touch a low of 23,556 during the day.
| Benchmark Index | Last Week's Gain | Monday's Loss |
|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 6% | 2% |
| Nifty 50 | 6% | 2% |
The market fell after the weekend ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran concluded without an agreement, undermining hopes that one of the most critical global market concerns—the ongoing US-Iran conflict—would be resolved amicably. Adding to the uncertainty, Washington's plan to impose a blockade around the Strait of Hormuz has heightened fears of a potential global energy supply disruption.
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