StockMarket – Indian Equity Exchanges Shut Thursday for Bakri Id Holiday
StockMarket – India’s domestic stock exchanges remained closed on Thursday as trading activities were suspended due to the Bakri Id holiday. Both the National Stock Exchange and the BSE halted operations across multiple market segments for the day, in line with the official trading calendar for 2026.
Trading Activities Suspended Across Segments
The temporary closure covered equity trading, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, along with interest rate derivative segments. Investors and traders will be able to resume regular market activities when exchanges reopen on Friday, May 29.
This marks another scheduled holiday for Indian financial markets after the earlier shutdown observed on May 1 for Maharashtra Day. According to the annual exchange calendar, a total of 16 market holidays have been planned for 2026.
Remaining Market Holidays for the Year
With Thursday’s closure now completed, seven trading holidays are still left for the remainder of the year. The next market shutdown is scheduled for June 26 on the occasion of Muharram.
Holiday schedules are closely followed by traders, institutional investors, and brokerage firms as they influence settlement cycles, derivative contracts, and short-term trading strategies.
Commodity Exchanges Follow Separate Timings
Commodity trading platforms also announced modified operations for the day. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India remained shut during the morning session but was set to reopen for evening trading as per its official holiday timetable.
Meanwhile, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange suspended trading operations for both morning and evening sessions throughout the day.
Commodity markets in India often operate under different holiday timings compared to equity exchanges, especially during festival-related closures.
Benchmark Indices Ended Mostly Flat on Wednesday
Ahead of the holiday, Indian benchmark indices finished Wednesday’s session on a subdued note as investors remained cautious amid global geopolitical concerns linked to developments involving the United States and Iran.
The BSE Sensex declined by more than 100 points to close at 75,867.80, registering a fall of 0.19 percent. The NSE Nifty 50 also ended marginally lower at 23,907.15, slipping by 6.55 points or 0.03 percent.
Market participants largely avoided aggressive positions as uncertainty in international markets continued to influence sentiment.
Domestic Investors Continue Buying Trend
Provisional data released by the NSE showed that domestic institutional investors remained active buyers during Wednesday’s session. DIIs purchased shares worth Rs 16,893.10 crore while selling equities valued at Rs 13,072.10 crore, resulting in a net inflow of approximately Rs 3,821 crore.
Consistent buying support from domestic institutions has played a significant role in stabilizing Indian markets during periods of global volatility.
Foreign Investors Turn Net Sellers
In contrast, foreign portfolio investors adopted a cautious approach and emerged as net sellers during the trading session. FPIs sold shares worth Rs 12,461.35 crore while purchasing equities valued at Rs 11,418.65 crore.
This led to a net outflow of nearly Rs 1,042.70 crore, reflecting restrained foreign investor sentiment amid ongoing international uncertainties and fluctuating global market conditions.