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Share Market: The countdown to Budget 2026 has started. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present on 1 February. Meanwhile, many investors and traders are confused about whether the stock market will be open or closed on February 1, i.e. the budget day. Let us clear your confusion through this news today.
Will the stock market remain open?
Let us tell you that on the day of presentation of the budget, both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will be open and trading will continue in both during normal hours. Although the market is usually closed on Sundays, it will remain open on Budget Day.
Why was this decision taken?
This decision was taken so that investors can keep an eye on the market activities during the presentation of the budget because the budget affects businesses, investors and market trends. Actually, investors will see all the updates of the budget in real time before placing bets on any share or withdrawing money from it. Major changes in taxes, government expenditure or policy can cause major changes in the market. The decision to keep the market open was taken so that traders could react immediately to any change.
When will the market remain open?
BSE and NSE said that trading will run from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. Both the exchanges said all indices, including sectoral benchmarks, will be calculated as normal, reflecting live market movements during the budget presentation. Exchanges have called it ‘Special Trading Day’.
Analysts said that keeping the market open on Sunday ensures that investors’ reactions match the timing of the budget announcements and trading continues smoothly throughout the day.
When will the budget session last?
The Union Budget will be presented during the budget session of Parliament, which will begin from January 28 and continue till April 2. The first phase will end on 13 February and after a short break the second phase will start on 9 March.
President Draupadi Murmu has approved the session. It is expected that during this period the MPs will discuss taxes, government expenditure and other schemes. In these discussions, the proposals and their impact on businesses and citizens will be discussed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on 1 February. This will be his ninth consecutive annual budget.
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