Diwali Muhurat Trading 2025: 5 Stocks Likely to Outperform in Samvat 2082

The optimism surrounding the Indian stock markets is tremendous as they get ready for the Diwali Muhurat Trading session 2025. On Monday, the Sensex rose to 411 points at 84,363 and the Nifty 50 increased by 133 points to finish at 25,843 — thus, a good atmosphere was created for the new Hindu financial year, Samvat 2082.

This year’s symbolic Muhurat Trading session, scheduled for October 21, marks a time-honoured Diwali ritual that allows investors to make auspicious new investments. Trading will take place across BSE, NSE, and MCX, featuring multiple sessions — from block deals (1:15 PM) to the main market session (1:45 PM–2:45 PM).

Experts believe this year’s bullish momentum, coupled with festive sentiment, could pave the way for strong market performance in the months ahead. Analysts at Ventura Securities have identified five stocks poised to shine brightly in Samvat 2082.

Top 5 Stocks to Watch in Samvat 2082

1. Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd (Target: ₹700)

Royal Orchid Hotels is expected to benefit from surging domestic tourism and a rising demand-supply gap in the hospitality sector. The company plans to expand from 115 to 345 hotels by 2030 through an asset-light franchise model.

Revenue CAGR (FY25–FY28): 24.8%

EBITDA CAGR: 26.2%

Net Profit CAGR: 23.8%

EBITDA Margin: Expected to rise to 23.7%

2. Adani Green Energy Ltd (Target: ₹2,142)

India’s largest renewable energy company, Adani Green, has ramped up operational capacity to 15.8 GW, with plans to hit 50 GW by 2030. The recent ₹9,350 crore infusion from promoters strengthens its balance sheet for future expansion.

Revenue CAGR (FY25–FY28): 31.9%

Net Profit CAGR: 58%

EBITDA Margin: Improving to 81.1%

Net Margin: Rising to 22.1%

3. One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) (Target: ₹2,074)

Paytm continues to show sharp profitability improvements and business expansion. Its merchant base now exceeds 45 million, and payment volumes have surged past ₹5,300 billion.

Revenue CAGR (FY25–FY28): 27.3%

Contribution Margin: Rising from 53.2% to 57.8%

FY28 Post-ESOP EBITDA: ₹2,164 crore

FY28 Net Profit: ₹2,138 crore

With strong momentum in its payments and credit segments, Paytm is expected to turn sustainably profitable by FY26.

4. Ambuja Cement Ltd (Target: ₹794)

Backed by aggressive capacity expansion and green initiatives, Ambuja Cement aims to boost production from 67.5 MTPA to 105 MTPA by mid-2025, targeting 140 MTPA by 2028.

Revenue CAGR (FY25–FY28): 17.5%

EBITDA per ton: Expected to reach ₹1,584

Net Margin: Improving to 12.9%

Ambuja’s focus on cost efficiency and sustainable operations positions it as a strong long-term performer.

5. V-Mart Retail Ltd (Target: ₹1,069)

With India’s apparel retail market projected to grow rapidly, V-Mart is eyeing expansion from 510 to 660 stores by FY28.

Revenue CAGR (FY25–FY28): 16.1%

Net Profit CAGR: 33.7%

EBITDA Margin: Rising to 12%

Return on Equity: Expected to hit 10.1% by FY28

V-Mart’s growth strategy and efficient pricing model make it a strong pick in the value retail segment.

Auspicious Start to Samvat 2082

Muhurat Trading session which was first introduced by BSE in 1957 and later by NSE in 1992, coincides with Lakshmi Pujan during Diwali - lending its purport of prosperity and new beginnings to the financial world. The tradition, which is mainly symbolic, still gets participation from both retail and institutional investors every year.

With the beginning of Samvat 2082, the experts see the Indian markets going up as a result of solid economic growth, excellent corporate profits, and ever-increasing retail participation.