Forget the weekend lull—Mumbai’s financial heartbeat quickens on February 1 with BSE and NSE opening for business. Coinciding with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 tabling, this Sunday session spans 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
Commodities get their slot via MCX’s special trading. Such exceptions trace back to earlier budgets on non-trading days, ensuring markets don’t miss a beat on policy bombshells.
Sitharaman, eyeing her record ninth presentation, navigates NDA’s third-term agenda. This full budget follows the interim playbook, packed with fiscal blueprints and growth levers.
Trading twist: Holiday settlement means no T+1 closures. Buys from Friday linger; Sunday acquisitions await Monday. Pure plays in derivatives and cash intraday thrive unimpeded.
Fiscal tea leaves suggest 3% borrowing uptick, deficit hovering 4.1-4.2% GDP. Investors parse for tax relief, infra spends, disinvestment pace, and inflation tamers.
Department of Economic Affairs’ handiwork shines in the detailed annexures. Echoing the fresh Economic Survey (tabled January 29), it spotlights resilience amid headwinds.
As bells ring at Dalal Street, expect fervor. Sitharaman’s oratory could spark rallies or retreats, etching chapters in India’s economic saga.