Union Budget 2026 on Sunday: Parliament, Markets Brace for Historic Feb 1 Presentation

• Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, 2026, a rare occurrence for a budget presentation.
• Parliament's budget session begins January 31 with President Droupadi Murmu's address to both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is considering opening equity markets on Sunday, February 1, to allow investors to react to key policy announcements, though a final decision is pending.
• Key bills like the "One Nation-One Election Bill" and proposals to remove jailed CMs/ministers are expected to be discussed during the session.
• Traditionally, stock exchanges close on weekends, but analysts suggest opening for urgent situations like a Sunday budget presentation.

Why It Matters: Historic Union Budget 2026 presentation on Sunday, Feb 1, sparks market opening debate and key legislative discussions.