How to play Indian markets ahead of Diwali Muhurat trading

Traders looking to profit from the stock market ahead of Diwali should consider investing in the Nifty and specific sectors such as auto and consumer discretionary. According to a study by Samco Securities, the Nifty has shown positive gains in nine out of ten occasions during the period between Navaratri and Diwali’s Muhurat Trading Day over the past decade.