Stock Markets Volatile Ahead of Budget 2026-27 Presentation

• Sensex and Nifty fluctuated in a narrow range in early trade on Sunday before the Budget 2026-27 presentation.
• The 30-share BSE Sensex was up 13 points at 82,282.82, while the 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 7.90 points to 25,312.75.
• Sun Pharma surged nearly 3 percent after reporting a 16 percent rise in Q3 consolidated net profit to Rs 3,369 crore.
• Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, NTPC, and HDFC Bank were among the top gainers, while Infosys, Tata Steel, Eternal, and Tech Mahindra lagged.
• Markets are expected to remain highly volatile, influenced by key announcements on fiscal policy, capex, and fiscal deficit target.

Why It Matters: Indian stock markets showed volatility as investors awaited the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation.