Description

Special Muhurat trading session scheduled for October 21, 2025 with UCC compliance requirements for member participation.

Summary

NSE has announced UCC compliance requirements for the special Muhurat trading session on Diwali, scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Only UCCs identified as compliant by the Exchange by 22:00 hrs on Monday, October 20, 2025 will be permitted to trade during the Muhurat session.

Key Points

  • Special Muhurat trading session scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025
  • References previous circulars providing trading schedule details
  • UCC compliance verification deadline: 22:00 hrs on Monday, October 20, 2025
  • Members must refer to daily trading report for permitted UCCs
  • Report format: “SEG_TMCODE_UCC_TRADING_STATUS_DDMMYYYY_nn”

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes introduced. This circular provides operational requirements for the annual Muhurat trading session.

Compliance Requirements

  • Exchange members must ensure their UCCs are identified as compliant by 22:00 hrs on October 20, 2025
  • Members are required to refer to the daily trading report downloaded by the Exchange for UCCs permitted to trade
  • Only compliant UCCs will be allowed to participate in Muhurat trading on October 21, 2025

Important Dates

  • October 20, 2025, 22:00 hrs: Deadline for UCC compliance verification
  • October 21, 2025: Special Muhurat trading session on Diwali

Impact Assessment

This circular has medium operational impact on trading members who need to ensure their clients’ UCCs are compliant before the deadline. Non-compliant UCCs will be unable to participate in the Muhurat trading session, which is a significant cultural and traditional trading event. Members have adequate notice to complete compliance requirements.

Impact Justification

Special trading session affects all market participants but is a scheduled annual event with clear compliance requirements