Stock markets to remain closed on Mahavir Jayanti, commodities shut for morning trade

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Mar 31, 2026 - 10:39
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Stock markets to remain closed on Mahavir Jayanti, commodities shut for morning trade

MUMBAI: Domestic stock exchanges BSE and NSE will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Shri Mahavir Jayanti.

In addition, the bourses will have 11 more days of official holidays this year, except Saturdays and Sundays.

In commodities, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed during the morning session -- 9 am to 5 pm -- on Tuesday due to the festival.

However, trading will resume in the evening session from 5 pm to 11:30 pm, according to the exchange. Meanwhile, the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) will remain closed for the entire day.

Mahavir Jayanti, marking the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, is being celebrated by Jain communities worldwide.

 

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