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The Muhurat trading session for this year will be held on the afternoon of October 21
Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd has recommended 10 stocks for the special trading session.
The auspicious date of the Muhurat Trading session is drawing near. Investors new and old alike are waiting for the special trading session. In 2025, the special trading session will be held on October 21.
Notably, the special trading session will be held during the afternoon. The NSE has set the timing for the session from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. For the past few years the trading session has been held in the evening of Diwali.
In 2025, D-street has sustained several macroeconomic shocks such as persistent FII outflows, global trade frictions, kinetic war and geopolitical uncertainty so far. However, as the special trading session draws close, several tailwinds are also expected to lift investor sentiment, such as the announcement of rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India earlier this year, the announcement of income tax relief of Rs 1 lakh crore and inflation remaining low.
Ahead of the beginning of the Hindu new year Samvat 2082, here’s a look at some stock picks by Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd for the Muhurat Trading session.
State Bank of India
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd has given a buy call on State Bank of India shares. The brokerage expects the stock’s performance to benefit from tailwinds such as the GST 2.0, income tax reforms and RBI’s liquidity infusion. The brokerage added that it is bullish on SBI as the stock stands out because of the bank’s diversified growth momentum across retail, SME, and corporate segments.
On October 16, shares of SBI gained over 0.41 per cent to trade at an intraday high of Rs 882.45 apiece on the NSE. At the time of writing the stock traded at Rs 887 apiece up by 0.1 per cent.
Mahindra & Mahindra
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has given a buy call on automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra’s shares for the special trading session. The brokerage mentioned that it is bullish on the stock because of the company’s strategic product launches which are expected to give it a strategic positioning in the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and EV (Electric Vehicle) category. Other tailwinds which are likely to aid the stock’s performance include anticipation of strong earnings growth led by rural recovery and robust launches.
Mahindra & Mahindra shares gained over 2 per cent to trade at an intraday high of Rs 3568 apiece on the NSE. At the time of writing, Mahindra & Mahindra shares traded at Rs 3,557.9 apiece on the NSE up by 1.74 per cent.
Bharat Electronics
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd has picked public sector firm Bharat Electronics Ltd as a stock pick for the upcoming Muhurat Trading session. The brokerage believes the stock is likely to benefit from the Indian army’s Rs 300 billion tender for the Anant Shastra project. The brokerage added that the company is likely to benefit from sustained opportunities across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Bharat Electronics shares traded higher by over 1 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 412.7 apiece on the NSE. At the time of writing, Bharat Electronics shares traded at Rs 410.95 apiece up by 0.71 per cent.
Swiggy
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd has given a buy call on food delivery and quick commerce major Swiggy for the special trading session. The brokerage added that the company expects its quick commerce arm Swiggy Instamart to become profitable sooner aided by easing competition, moderated dark store expansion, and lower acquisition costs.
Shares of Swiggy Ltd surged nearly 4 per cent to trade at an intraday high of Rs 459.95 apiece on the NSE. At the time of writing, shares of Swiggy Ltd traded at Rs 456.65 apiece, up by 3.15 per cent.
Indian Hotels
The brokerage firm has given a buy rating on Indian Hotels shares and has also shared a positive outlook for the Indian hospitality industry for FY26. The brokerage added that the industry is set for robust growth in the current fiscal year, driven by rising average room rent, higher occupancy and strong Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar). Other tailwinds such as increased Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) activity and a vibrant wedding season in the second half of the current fiscal.
Shares of Indian Hotels climbed over 1 per cent to trade at an intraday high of Rs 739.1 apiece on the NSE. At the time of writing, shares of Indian Hotels traded at Rs 738.2, up by 1.44 per cent.
Max Financial
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd has assigned a buy rating to Max Financial’s shares for the Muhurat trading session. The brokerage believes that the company is poised for above-industry growth, backed by strong bancassurance traction, improvement in Value of New Business (VNB) margins, aided by product mix shifts. The stock is also expected to benefit from the GST waiver on insurance.
Max Financial shares slipped over 3 per cent to an intraday low of Rs 1551.1 apiece on the NSE. At the time of writing, shares of Max Financial traded at Rs 1,553.3 apiece on the NSE, down by 3.47 per cent.
Radico Khaitan
Motilal Oswal Financial Services has picked Radico Khaitan from the FMCG space for the special trading session. The brokerage believes the liquor maker is set to benefit from long-term growth through expansion in the premium and luxury spirits segment.
Shares of Radico Khaitan gained over 2 per cent to trade at an intraday high of Rs 3017 apiece on the NSE. The stock traded at Rs 3,012.2 apiece on the NSE at the time of writing.
Delhivery
The brokerage firm has picked Delhivery from the logistics space for the special trading session. Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects the logistics company to benefit from its significant market share of 20 per cent and its acquisition of Spoton Logistics in 2021. The brokerage believes the company is set to experience sustained growth backed by a rising user base, new category launches, and expanding e-commerce.
Delhivery shares fell nearly 3 per cent to an intraday low of Rs 448.2 apiece on the NSE. At the time of writing the stock traded at Rs 449.5 apiece on the NSE down by 2.44 per cent.
LT Foods
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd has chosen LT Foods Ltd for the Muhurat Trading session. The brokerage is bullish on the FMCG company and expects it to leverage its strong brand equity with its rice brands such as Daawat and Royal. The brokerage added that the company is also likely to benefit from its recent acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Hungary-based Global Green Europe Kft.
LT Foods ltd shares traded higher by 0.67 per cent to trade at an intraday high of Rs 415.6 apiece on the NSE. At the time of writing, shares of LT Foods traded at Rs 413.15 apiece on the NSE up by 0.08 per cent.
VIP Industries
VIP Industries Ltd is also among the brokerage firm’s stock picks for the Muhurat Trading session. The brokerage mentioned in its note that VIP Industries is a leading player in the Rs 170 billion luggage market. The brokerage remained bullish on the stock claiming that the company has outpaced industry growth delivering a revenue CAGR of 19 per cent over FY22–25.
VIP Industries shares traded at Rs 430 apiece on the NSE up by 1.01 per cent. Earlier today the stock surged nearly 2 per cent to an intraday high of Rs 433.7 apiece.
