Indian Stock Markets Closed for Good Friday on April 3, 2026
Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, April 3, for Good Friday
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Indian stock markets, including the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), are closed today, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday. Trading will resume on April 6, 2026, as markets also prepare for another holiday on April 14 for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti.
- 01BSE and NSE closed for Good Friday on April 3, 2026.
- 02Trading will resume on April 6, 2026.
- 03Indian equity markets saw moderate gains on April 2 despite global cues.
- 04The rupee posted its largest single-day gain in over 12 years.
- 05Nifty IT index was the top gainer on April 2, rising 2.60%.
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The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India are closed today, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday. All trading activities, including equities, derivatives, and the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment, are suspended for the day. Trading will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026. Additionally, markets will be closed again on April 14 for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti.
On April 2, Indian equity markets defied global trends and a spike in crude oil prices, closing with moderate gains. The BSE Sensex rose by 185.23 points (0.25%) to 73,319.55, while the NSE Nifty gained 33.70 points (0.15%) to 22,713.10. The rupee also surged, marking its biggest single-day gain in over 12 years, trading between ₹92.83 and ₹93.66 per dollar. The Nifty IT index was the top performer, increasing by 2.60%, while broader market indices saw mixed results.
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The closure of the stock markets may affect traders and investors who rely on daily trading activities. Additionally, the recent surge in the rupee could impact import costs for businesses.
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