Indian equity and commodity markets will operate on Sunday, February 1, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will follow regular trading hours, marking only the second time since Independence that markets open on a Sunday.
The special session ensures investors can respond immediately to Budget announcements, with the speech scheduled for 11 am during live market hours. Commodity exchanges MCX and NCDEX will also remain open, enabling synchronized reactions across asset classes.
Markets enter Budget day on a cautiously optimistic note, supported by the India–EU Free Trade Agreement but capped by mixed earnings, FII selling and currency weakness. Analysts highlight key support and resistance levels for Nifty and Bank Nifty, warning that volatility is likely to remain elevated as investors track fiscal priorities, sector incentives and policy signals.
