The festival is considered an auspicious time to make new purchases, which many believe bring prosperity and good fortune.
India's stock exchanges even hold a special one-hour trading session for investors who consider buying and selling shares on Diwali auspicious.
Known as known as Muhurat trading, it will take place on 8 November this year.
The festival is considered an auspicious time to make new purchases, which many believe bring prosperity and good fortune. India's stock exchanges even hold a special one-hour trading session for investors who consider buying and selling shares on Diwali auspicious. Known as known as Muhurat trading, it will take place on 8 November this year.
