The Indian stock markets, including the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will be closed on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. All trading activities, including equities, equity derivatives, and the securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segment, will be suspended for the day.
Key Details:
- Holiday Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
- Occasion: Independence Day
- Market Segments Affected:
- Equities
- Equity Derivatives
- Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB)
Trading Resumes:
- The markets will reopen and resume regular trading activities on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Upcoming Market Holidays:
- October 2, 2024: Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary (Gandhi Jayanti)
- November 1, 2024: Diwali
- November 15, 2024: Gurunanak Jayanti
- December 25, 2024: Christmas
These closures are part of the 14 trading holidays scheduled for 2024, as per the circular issued by the stock exchanges last year.
Recent Market Performance:
Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw a rebound on Wednesday, opening in positive territory after a decline on Tuesday. The drop in the markets on Tuesday was largely due to a slump in HDFC Bank shares and fresh outflows of foreign funds, coupled with mixed signals from global markets.
