Budget 2026 will be presented on Sunday. On this occasion, regular live trading session will also be organized in the stock market. It has been an old tradition that when the budget is presented on 1 February and that day falls on a weekend, the markets still remain open. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has issued a circular informing that on Sunday, February 1, 2026, the stock market will be open from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm on the budget day. Since this day will be settlement holiday, shares purchased on January 30 will not be eligible for sale on February 1. Similarly, stocks purchased on the budget day will not be allowed to be sold the next day i.e. immediately.

Budget 2026 before New Tax Regime regarding tax expert And middle class taxpayers Expectations have intensified. even if New Tax Regime It is considered to have a simple and easy structure, but the relief it provides seems limited for those earning more than Rs 12 lakh. initial income slabs less in tax rates This regime became popular due to, but with the increase in income health expenses, housing costs and children’s education The burden also increases. Especially Rs 13 to 20 lakh income bracket ones salaried taxpayers It is considered less beneficial. Now! Section 87A There is relief up to Rs 12 lakh under this, but after this tax burden Grows rapidly. Experts want that standard deduction It should be increased from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh or Rs 1.25 lakh and limited deductions for essential expenses should be brought back, so that the regime becomes more balanced.