BSE, NSE announce trading holiday on April 24

The holiday has been declared on account of voting for the general elections in constituencies in Mumbai

Leading stock exchanges NSE and BSE have announced a trading holiday on April 24 on account of voting for the general elections in constituencies in Mumbai.

According to the bourses, among others, trading on the debt and currency derivative segment "will remain closed on April 24, 2014".

Lok Sabha elections, which are being held in nine phases, began on April 7 and would continue till May 12.