Stock Markets Open on Sunday for Budget 2026-27 Presentation; Investors Await Key Announcements

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament today, February 1.
• Stock markets (BSE, NSE) and Multi Commodity Exchange will hold special trading sessions this Sunday, usually a holiday, to observe immediate market response to budget announcements.
• This is not the first time markets have opened on a holiday for a budget presentation; it's a practice to reflect economic impact immediately.
• A live trading session will run from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, but it will be a settlement holiday, affecting share sales.
• Analysts expect clarity on government debt, fiscal deficit, and borrowing plans, with the fiscal deficit potentially reaching 4.1-4.2% of GDP for FY 2026-27.

Why It Matters: Stock markets are open on Sunday for the Union Budget 2026-27, with investors keenly watching for economic direction.