Indian equity benchmark indices opened in positive territory during the special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, November 8

The Indian stock markets were set for the special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, from 2.20 pm to 3.30 pm.

After starting the special trading session to mark the beginning of Hindu calendar Samvat 2083 on a bullish note, the 30-share BSE Sensex failed to sustain the rally. The barometer dipped 28.62 points, or 0.04 per cent, to settle at 80,999.40, with 16 of its constituents ending higher and 14 lower.

Muhurat Trading News: The Nifty's ability to hold above the 25,000 mark offered some comfort to investors entering the new market year.

At around 9:27 am, the Sensex was trading at 80,899.94, down 99.46 points or 0.12% from its previous close of 80,999.40. The Nifty 50 was down 17.10 points or 0.07% at 24,969.30.

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower during the special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, even as the return of foreign portfolio