Budget 2026 Share Market Today, Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha for a record ninth consecutive time today, placing Indian equity markets firmly in the spotlight. The Sensex and Nifty 50 will track every announcement closely as investors look for cues on government spending, taxation, growth priorities and the fiscal roadmap for the coming year.
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After a three-day rally earlier in the week, markets paused on Friday, but the Nifty managed to hold above the 25,250 level, which now remains a key mark to watch during today’s session.
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As the Union Budget is being presented on Sunday, February 1, both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are open today for a special live trading session. Markets are operating during regular hours, allowing investors to react in real time to the finance minister’s speech and subsequent policy announcements.
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Sectors In Focus On Budget Day
Banking, real estate, defence, railways and textiles stocks are likely to remain in focus as the Budget unfolds. Infrastructure, power and agriculture counters will also be watched closely for any signals on government capex and policy support, while financials and housing-related stocks could react to tax and interest-rate related cues.
As the Budget speech progresses, markets will continue to react to cues on capital expenditure, fiscal discipline and growth priorities.