January 31, 2026 4:39 PM

BSE, NSE to conduct regular trading session on Budget Day

India’s stock exchanges will hold a regular live trading session on the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1, despite it being a Sunday. Historically, Budget presentations have been held on February 1, with markets opening for trading even when the date falls on a weekend. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026–27 at 11 am in the Lok Sabha on February 1. The National Stock Exchange said in a circular, “On account of the presentation of the Union Budget, m...