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NSE, BSE Closed for Trading on Gandhi Jayanti; PM Modi Pays Tribute
Owlester AI · from 2 sources ·
On October 2, 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) were closed for trading due to Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, emphasizing that Gandhi's ideology of truth, non-violence, and compassion will continue to inspire humanity. The holiday also led to the closure of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Market indices had already shown a decline before the holiday.