Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: Are the NSE and BSE Open or Closed Today?

The Indian stock market is closed today, April 14, 2025, in observance of Ambedkar Jayanti, a significant national holiday celebrating the birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, who is revered as the "Father of the Indian Constitution." This closure impacts trading activities across both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), as per the stock market holiday schedule for 2025.

Impact of the Holiday on Trading

As Ambedkar Jayanti is recognized as a national holiday, all trading in equities, derivatives, and currency derivatives will be halted for the entire day. Here are some key points regarding today’s market status:

BSE and NSE: Both will not conduct any trading activities today.
Equity segments: All trading in the equity and equity derivative segments is suspended.
Currency derivatives: Trading in this segment is also closed for the day.

Normal trading operations will resume on April 15, 2025, which is a Tuesday, allowing investors to return to the markets refreshed after this holiday.

Commodities Market Update

In contrast to the stock market, the commodities sector will experience a half-day holiday today. This means that:

Morning Session: Trading in the commodity derivatives segment will be closed for the morning.
Evening Session: Trading will reopen at 5 PM, allowing for the buying and selling of commodities such as gold, silver, and crude oil.

The trading hours for commodities are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for the morning session, with the evening session running from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Upcoming Trading Holidays in 2025

The year 2025 features a total of 14 stock market holidays. Following today’s observance of Ambedkar Jayanti, traders should note the next holiday on April 18, which marks Good Friday.