The Economic Times

Budget 2026: Indian stock market BSE NSE to stay open on Sunday, February 1 only the second time in history

Indian stock markets will open on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for the Union Budget only the second Sunday trading session in independent India. Exchanges will follow regular hours as FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026. Historically, Budget days see muted market moves, with bigger trends emerging afterwards.