Mumbai: Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Indian stock markets witnessed a decline on Friday, with the BSE Sensex falling 296.59 points (0.36%) and the NSE Nifty 50 dropping 98.25 points (0.39%) to close at 25,320.65.
However, investors need not worry: the markets will remain open on Sunday, 1 February 2026, the day the budget is presented, offering a rare opportunity for trading on a weekend.
Sunday Trading for Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, 1 February. In light of this, both BSE and NSE will conduct normal trading sessions throughout the day. This special session will also include F&O (Futures & Options) and commodity derivatives trading, allowing investors to actively respond to the budget announcements.
Trading Timings
According to circulars issued by BSE and NSE, trading on Sunday will follow regular market hours:
- Pre-open session: 9:00 AM – 9:08 AM
- Normal trading session: 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
However, the BSE clarified that T+0 settlement sessions and auction sessions for settlement defaults will not be held on this day.
Why Sunday Trading?
Stock markets usually remain closed on weekends, but for significant economic events like the Union Budget, regulators ensure that investors get a chance to react immediately. This is why trading will take place on Sunday, providing investors with a rare opportunity to buy or sell stocks in response to the budget.
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