Equity markets to remain open on Budget Day on Feb 1
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In a circular issued to investors, the NSE said it will be conducting a live trading session on February 1 as per the standard timings “on account of the presentation of the Union Budget”.
As per the NSE circular, the pre-open market will start at 9 a.m. and end at 9.08 a.m., and the normal market will function between 9.15 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Its rival BSE also put up a similar circular for investors.
February 1 is declared as a “special trading day by the exchange”, the BSE notice said, adding that markets shall remain open for regular trading hours.
Published – January 17, 2026 02:40 am IST
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