Budget Day Special: Stock Market Open on Sunday for Real-Time Trading

• BSE and NSE are open for full trading hours today, Sunday, for the first time in India's history on a budget day.
• This decision allows investors to trade in real-time based on the Finance Minister's announcements.
• Market hours are standard: pre-open 9:00-9:08 AM, trading 9:15 AM-3:30 PM; MCX and NCDEX also open.
• Intraday trading is permitted, but settlement for funds/shares will occur on Monday, February 2, 2026.
• Despite historical low volatility on budget days, investors expect provisions for infrastructure, defense, and renewable energy.

Why It Matters: Indian stock markets are open on Sunday for budget-driven real-time trading, with settlement on Monday.