Union Budget 2026, Jan. 24 -- As India heads into the Union Budget for FY26-27, investors are once again bracing for heightened volatility, with historical trends suggesting that caution tends to dominate market sentiment in the days leading up to the key policy event. The Union Budget has long been a major market-moving trigger, shaping sectoral leadership and influencing short- to medium-term trends based on fiscal priorities and policy direction.

The upcoming Budget is expected to focus on capital expenditure, manufacturing-led growth and macroeconomic stability, even as the government navigates global uncertainties. Traditionally, Budget announcements have had an outsized influence on Indian equities, with sharp sector-specific moves...