There is some uncertainty among investors and market followers as to whether the Indian stock market will be open on Friday, September 6, due to Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on September 6 and 7 this year. Despite the celebrations, Indian equity benchmark indices will remain open on Friday. Investors who are unsure about the market holiday schedule are advised to check the list of stock market holidays for 2024 on the BSE or NSE websites for confirmation.
Stock Market Holidays in September 2024: Ganesh Chaturthi will have no rest
To avoid confusion regarding stock market holidays, investors are advised to visit the BSE website at bseindia.com and select the “Trading Holidays” option at the top of the page. This will bring up the complete list of stock market holidays for 2024. Notably, there are no trading holidays in September, indicating that trading activities on Dalal Street will continue as usual, despite Ganesh Chaturthi being celebrated on September 6. Hence, the stock market will remain open on Friday, with no holiday breaks.
Stock market on September 5th
Equity benchmark indices on Thursday, September 5, bounced in early trade amid steady foreign fund inflows along with buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. The 30-share BSE Sensex rebounded 264.85 points to 82,617.49 in early trade. The NSE Nifty surged 76.75 points to 25,275.45.
Among the 30 companies on the Sensex, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, ITC, Titan, ICICI Bank, JSW Steel, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were the top gainers. Nestle, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards. In Asian markets, Seoul and Shanghai were trading higher, while Tokyo and Hong Kong were trading lower.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
This year, the ten-day Ganesh Utsav, which honours the birth of Lord Ganesha, will be celebrated from September 6 to 16. The festival will feature grand processions, elaborate rituals, cultural performances and colourful festivities across Mumbai and other parts of the state. Temples and mandals are adorned with elaborate decorations, while households across the region are gearing up to welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes.
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