NSE Declares Full Closure on Jan 15 for Maharashtra Civic Polls

• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be fully shut on January 15, 2026, for Maharashtra civic polls.
• This decision modifies an earlier announcement that markets would remain open but observe a settlement holiday.
• The Maharashtra government declared January 15 a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act for local body elections.
• The holiday applies to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts.
• Government offices, PSUs, and banks will be closed; voters outside Mumbai can still vote.

Why It Matters: NSE reverses decision, announces full market closure on Jan 15 for Maharashtra civic polls.