Indian stock markets were closed on Guru Nanak Jayanti, commemorating the Sikh founder's teachings of equality and service. While Indian markets remained shut, major Asian indices showed mixed trends, with Japan's Nikkei gaining 0.8%, and South Korea's KOSPI dipping 0.4%.

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Indian stock markets remained closed today in observance of Prakash Gurpurb, commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism. This day is widely celebrated across India and by the Sikh community globally, honouring Guru Nanak's teachings of equality, compassion, and service to humanity.
As per ANI, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the National Stock Exchange (NSE), and other key financial markets, including currency and commodity trading platforms, were shut for the day, with no equity or derivative trading taking place. Regular trading will resume on Monday, November 18.