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Budget Day Stock Market Open: Curiosity about Budget 2026 is at its peak in the country and everyone is waiting for the speech of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st February. People have many expectations from the Finance Minister who is going to present the budget for the ninth consecutive time. Meanwhile, a question is increasingly arising in the minds of investors and common people that on the day the budget comes, will there be trading in the stock market or not?
Because 1st February is falling on Sunday this time. Therefore many people are confused whether the market will remain open or closed as usual. In such a situation, it becomes important to know whether there will be trading in the stock market on the budget day or not?
Stock market will open on 1 February
On the budget day i.e. Sunday, 1 February 2026, the stock market will remain open like normal days. Special trading sessions will be organized in both BSE and NSE on this day. It has been clarified by NSE that on this day also there will be facility of buying and selling in the market like normal trading days and investors will be able to trade without any hindrance.
Impact of budget on stock market
The budget presented every year is not just a statement of government statistics, but it also helps in deciding the economic direction of the country in the future. It becomes clear how the government wants to take the tax system forward. Also, which sectors will be given priority by the government and in which sectors more investment will be made. On this basis, future policies and plans are prepared.
The impact of budget announcements is visible on the stock market. The shares of companies in sectors which get more funds or support see a rise. Whereas stocks related to sectors where the government has less attention are seen under pressure. Investors also change their strategy according to the budget.
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