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Stock markets to open on Sunday
MUMBAI [Maha Media]: With Indian markets set to trade on a Sunday for the Union Budget 2026, many investors are left with questions. This explainer covers everything from trading hours and active segments to the history of weekend market sessions. Readers will also gain clarity on the Security and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) regulatory position and learn why weekend closures exist in the first place—helping them better prepare for special, high-impact trading days.
In a separate circular, the NSE also said that on account of the presentation of the Union Budget, members are requested to note that the exchange shall be conducting a live trading session on February 01, 2026.
As usual, the exchanges will conduct their pre-market operations between 9:00 AM and 9:08 AM, with the normal operations running from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. The block deal session 1 will be between 8:45 AM and 9:00 AM, while the block deal session 2 will run between 2:05 AM and 2:20 AM.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for FY27 in the Lok Sabha on Sunday, February 1, Sunday, at 11 am. The Union Budget will be presented in the Lok Sabha at Parliament House in New Delhi. After the speech, the Budget documents will be tabled in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
