Trading and banking activities across India are paused on April 3 due to the Good Friday holiday. Major exchanges including NSE, BSE, MCX, and NCDEX remain closed, halting all segments of trading.
NSE, BSE, MCX Shut Today as Good Friday Holiday Observed
New Delhi: Today on April 3, is a nationwide public holiday on Good Friday. Consequently, there is no trading on the Indian stock market. Equity, derivatives, and currency segments are completely closed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Previously, the market was closed on March 31st due to Mahavir Jayanti, resulting in a reduction in trading days this week.
Along with the stock market, the commodity market is also closed today. Trading will be suspended on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) in both the morning and evening sessions. The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) will also be completely closed. The MCX previously saw partial trading on March 31st, but there is no trading today due to the full holiday.
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Banks are also closed in most parts of the country due to Good Friday. Banking services will be affected in many major cities, including Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). However, banks will remain open as usual in some cities, such as Agartala, Guwahati, Jaipur, Jammu, and Srinagar. Customers are advised to confirm the situation with their local branch.
Schools, colleges, and most government and private offices are closed due to the public holiday. However, online services and digital banking platforms are functioning normally, providing some relief to the public.
Another market holiday is coming in the month of April. The stock market will be closed on April 14th for Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti. In addition, the market will be closed for Maharashtra Day (May 1st) and Bakrid (May 28th) in May, and for Muharram (June 26th) in June.
Two holidays in the same week may impact trading volume and liquidity in the market. Therefore, investors and traders should consider these holidays when planning their strategies. The continuous holidays may also cause market fluctuations.
