Mumbai/IBNS, May 1 -- Trading remains halted on Friday as Indian stock markets are shut on account of Maharashtra Day and International Workers' Day, according to media reports.

BSE, NSE suspend trading

Both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange are closed for the day, with no activity in equities or related segments.

Commodity market also shut

The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange has also suspended trading for the session.

Markets will reopen on the next working day.

Global markets observe Labour Day

Several major markets across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and European countries such as France, Germany and Spain are also closed in observance of Labour Day.

However, markets in the United States and th...