India, Jan. 29 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1. While the budget is traditionally presented on this date every year, February 1 this time falls on a Sunday, making the occasion a rare one.

The unusual timing has raised questions among investors about whether the stock markets would remain closed on the day. Clearing the uncertainty, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have announced that equity markets will remain open for trading on Sunday, February 1.

The Union Budget for 2026 will be presented at 11 am on Sunday, 1 February.

"On account of the presentation of the Union Budget, members are requested to note that Exchange shall be conducting...