India’s stock markets will open for a special shortened session on Sunday as the country celebrates Diwali, its biggest festival, keeping alive a tradition that has survived the shift from handwritten ledgers and bustling trading floors to smartphones and algorithms.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-07/why-india-s-stock-markets-hold-a-session-on-diwali-explainer)