New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Sunday is usually a quiet day on Dalal Street, but not this week. With Union Budget 2026 less than a day away, Indian investors have been keenly watching for signals about the key document that outlines the nation's economic roadmap, and gives insights into the government's fiscal policies.

The Centre has consistently presented the Union Budget on 1 February for over several years, and 2026 is no exception. However, this time, the date falls on a Sunday marking the first such Budget presentation since 1999.

Last year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had unveiled the Budget on a Saturday - when stock markets had opened for trading. This has left investors wondering whether the BSE and the National Stock Exchange...