Hyderabad: The Indian stock market will remain open on February 1, even though the day falls on a Sunday, as the Centre moves to present the Union Budget for 2026–27.
The decision allows investors to react immediately to budget announcements. Exchanges said normal trading would help manage volatility during a key policy event.
In a circular, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) confirmed that the stock market would function during regular hours. Trading will run from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm across segments, subject to settlement conditions.
Stock market to remain open on budget day
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget at 11 am in the Lok Sabha. This will mark her ninth consecutive budget. It will also be the second full budget after the National Democratic Alliance returned to power for a third term.
February 1 will remain a settlement holiday. Investors cannot sell shares bought on January 30 on budget day. They also cannot sell stocks purchased on February 1 on the next trading day.
Investors are focusing on government borrowing plans and fiscal deficit targets. Analysts expect the deficit to range between 4.1 per cent and 4.2 per cent of GDP next year. Parliament tabled the Economic Survey for 2025–26 on January 29.