Is MCX open for Ambedkar Jayanti?
The multi commodity exchange (MCX) will be closed for the first half on April 14, while trading can be done in the second half. The MCX usually operates in two halves, where the first session will be from 9 am to 5 pm and the second half of the day will start from 5 pm and stay till 11:30 pm.
Stock market holidays in 2025
Indian markets will be closed for a total 14 days during the current year for various festivals and other important occasions. In April, the market was already shut for Mahavir Jayanti. Further, Ambedkar Jayanti on April 14 and Good Friday on April 18 will also be closed for trading.
During May, there is only one holiday on May 01. For the next break, investors have to wait till Independence Day (August 15).
Here are the other full holidays list for for the rest of 2025: Ganesh Chaturthi (August 27), Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti/Dussehra (October 02), Diwali (October 21), Diwali Balipratipada, (October 22) Gurpurb (November 05), and Christmas (December 25).
Ambedkar Jayanti 2025 significance
Ambedkar Jayanti, celebrated on April 14 every year, marks the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, one of India’s greatest social reformers and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. Ambedkar dedicated his life to fighting social discrimination, especially against Dalits (then known as untouchables), and championed the cause of equality, justice, and education.Ambedkar Jayanti holds deep significance as it honors his relentless efforts to eradicate caste-based oppression and his vision of a progressive, inclusive India.
Stock market outlook 2025
Equity benchmarks closed the last week on a subdued note, ending with modest losses amid heightened volatility. The holiday-shortened week began on a weak footing, with a sharp gap- down triggered by global concerns. However, sentiment improved significantly in the subsequent sessions, helping the Nifty and Sensex trim losses and settle at 22,828 and 75,157.
The upcoming week is also holiday-shortened and will remain sensitive to further developments on the US-China tariff front. On the domestic side, the spotlight will also be on corporate earnings, with heavyweights such as Wipro and Infosys from the IT sector, along with private banking majors HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, scheduled to announce their quarterly results.
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