Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Union Budget is a major event for investors and can significantly impact stock market sentiment as it shapes the economic environment of the country through policies, taxation, and even narratives.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Budget today (Sunday, February 1).

The Indian stock market is also open today, so investors and traders can align their strategies with policy announcements.

Experts say the market doesn't have high hopes from the Budget, even as it expects policy continuation on fiscal prudence, infrastructure, manufacturing, and capital expenditure (capex).

"We expect the budget to be a low-impact event for Indian equities. Growth stimulus is already in pla...