Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Stock Market Closed Today for Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 - Read Now

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: The National Stock Exchange as well as the Bombay Stock Exchange are shut today, November 20, as Maharashtra votes in the 2024 Assembly Elections. Trading activities across all market segments including equity, derivatives as well as stock lending and borrowing (SLB) are suspended for the day.

This trading holiday appears on the official calendars of NSE and BSE, the 15th trading holiday of 2024. The last holiday was on November 15 on Guru Nanak Jayanti; then Christmas will be shut down on December 25.

How to access Stock Market Holidays?

To always know the stock market holidays, follow these simple steps on NSE website:

Access the NSE website.

Hover over the "Resources" tab on the homepage.
Click on the "Holidays" option under "Exchange communication."
Recent Stock Market Performance
Indian stock market indices, meanwhile, showed mixed trends on Tuesday as the BSE Sensex gained 0.31 percent to close at 77,578.38 while the Nifty 50 was up 0.28 percent at 23,518.50. Despite early gains, Nifty ended with a red-bodied candle and a long upper wick on the daily chart, reflecting bearish sentiments.

The Nifty has entered correction territory, falling about 10 per cent from its September 27 peak of 26,277. If the fall reaches 20%, the market would officially enter bear market territory.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) Outlook

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continue to exit Indian markets. In the first half of November alone, FPIs withdrew Rs 22,420 crore, after significant outflows in October. That bearish sentiment mirrors cautious market dynamics amidst global and domestic uncertainties.