Trading activities in the domestic equity and derivatives market are closed today, October 2, as the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are closed to observe Gandhi Jayanti. Additionally, trading in commodity and money markets is also suspended.
Bank branches across the nation are also closed today; Gandhi Jayanti is a National Holiday.
Stock Market Holiday In October
Apart from Gandhi Jayanti, the Indian stock market will be closed on October 20 for Dussehra.
Stock Market Holiday Calendar (October- December)
October: Oct 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, Oct 20 for Dussehra.
November: Nov 10 for Diwali, and Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti On November 24
December: Christmas Day on December 25.
Bank Holiday On Gandhi Jayanti
All bank branches--irrespective of private or public sector--are closed today in all states of the nation. Gandhi Jayanti is a national Holiday and is being observed in all states.
Meanwhile, banking services through UPI, Mobile Banking, and Net Banking are operational. Additionally, cash withdrawal and deposit can be done through ATMs and cash deposit machines.