Zerodha Waives Brokerage for Muhurat Trading 2026
Zerodha announced that all brokerage charges incurred during the Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, 2026, will be refunded to clients within three working days. The waiver applies to intraday, futures and options, commodity and margin trading facility (MTF) trades executed in the special one-hour window.
Clients will still see brokerage deducted on the day of trade, but the amount will be reversed to their trading ledger shortly after. SIP orders placed on the Kite platform will not be processed during the session; they will be scheduled for the next regular trading day.
For buy-today-sell-tomorrow (BTST) transactions executed on November 8, sale proceeds will settle on November 9, with credits becoming available for further trading on November 11, as November 10 is a market holiday. Stocks bought under MTF on November 6 cannot be sold on November 8 but may be sold from November 9 onward.
Instant payouts will be available as usual during the Muhurat session, and regular payouts processed on Sunday will be credited to bank accounts by Monday, November 9.
The exchange timetable for the session includes member log-ins from 1:15 pm to 1:50 pm, a block-deal window until 2:05 pm, pre-opening from 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm, continuous trading until 3:30 pm, and various auction and closing periods ending at 4 pm.
Historically, the Muhurat session has shown a positive bias, with benchmark indices closing higher on 15 of the past 18 occasions. Notable spikes include a near-6% surge on October 28, 2008, during the global financial crisis. Traders, retail investors and institutions typically view the session as auspicious, marking the start of the Hindu calendar year.
Why it matters
Zero brokerage during Muhurat trading reduces costs for investors looking to capitalize on the symbolic start of the financial year.
FAQ
What brokerage charges does Zerodha apply to Muhurat trading?
Zerodha charges brokerage on November 8 but reverses the amount to the trading ledger within three working days.
Are SIP orders executed during the Muhurat session?
No, SIP orders on Kite are not executed during the session and are placed on the next trading day.
When are BTST sale proceeds settled and available for trading?
Sale proceeds settle on November 9, with credits usable for trading on November 11 due to the November 10 holiday.
What is the timeline for the Muhurat trading session?
Member login 1:15-1:50 pm, block deal 1:50-2:05 pm, pre-opening 2:05-2:20 pm, continuous trading 2:20-3:30 pm, followed by auction and closing periods ending at 4 pm.
Source: Mint Markets. See the original source for full details.
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