The Indian stock markets are closed on Friday in observance of Prakash Gurpurb, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
This occasion, widely celebrated across India and the Sikh diaspora worldwide, commemorates Guru Nanak Dev’s teachings and legacy, promoting messages of equality, compassion, and service to humanity.
The holiday meant that the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), and other major financial markets, including the currency and commodity markets, were closed for equity and derivative trading throughout the day.
Markets will resume their regular trading schedule on Monday, November 18.
The Sensex closed at 77,580.31 points, down 110.64 points or 0.14 per cent, while the Nifty closed at 23,532.70 points, down 26.35 points or 0.11 per cent. Sectoral indices showed mixed trends; Nifty bank, auto, and media were green, while FMCG, pharma, and PSU bank were red.
