The Indian stock market is closed today, April 14, 2025, in observance of Ambedkar Jayanti, a national holiday that commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the father of the Indian Constitution. As a result, trading on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will not take place today.
Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated every year on April 14, honoring the contributions of Dr. Ambedkar, who played a pivotal role in drafting the Indian Constitution and advocating for social justice. This year, the holiday falls on a Monday, providing many traders and investors with a long weekend after a week marked by significant market volatility.
On April 14, trading activities across equity and derivatives markets will remain suspended. This includes the equity segment, equity derivative segment, securities lending and borrowing (SLB), and currency derivatives segments. The commodity market, however, will operate with a half-day holiday, remaining closed for morning trading but resuming in the evening. Trading for commodities such as gold, silver, and crude oil will commence after 5 PM today.
As per the stock market holiday calendar for 2025, the Indian stock market will observe another holiday this week on April 18 for Good Friday. Following that, the next holiday will be on May 1 for Maharashtra Day, with no holidays scheduled for June and July. The subsequent holidays will include Independence Day on August 15, Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27, Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, and Diwali on October 21 and 22.
Last week, the Indian stock markets experienced considerable fluctuations, with the Nifty50 index initially dropping to levels not seen since June 2024. However, the markets managed to recover some ground, with the Nifty50 closing at 22,828.55 points on Friday, April 11, 2025, marking a marginal decline of 0.33% for the week. The BSE Sensex also saw gains, closing up 1,310.11 points at 75,157.26 points.
Market analysts suggest that the upcoming week may continue to exhibit volatility, primarily due to ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. Despite some positive sentiment stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to pause tariffs on certain consumer electronics, market participants remain cautious. Puneet Singhania, Director at Master Trust Group, noted that "Nifty remains a sell-on-rise market," indicating a bearish outlook.
Furthermore, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced its first monetary policy for the fiscal year 2025-26, reducing the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.00%. This decision was met with mixed reactions, as some experts had anticipated a more substantial cut of 50 basis points.
Investors will be closely monitoring corporate earnings reports in the coming days, as major firms, including Wipro, Infosys, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank, are expected to announce their quarterly results. These reports will be crucial in assessing the health of the Indian economy amid global uncertainties.
As the markets prepare to reopen on April 15, 2025, traders are advised to remain vigilant and cautious in their strategies. The prevailing market conditions suggest a challenging environment, with significant external factors influencing investor sentiment.
In summary, the Indian stock market is closed today in honor of Ambedkar Jayanti, with trading activities suspended across all major exchanges. The commodity market will resume trading later in the day, while investors brace for a week filled with potential volatility and corporate earnings announcements.
