Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget has long been a pivotal event for Indian equity markets, frequently triggering sharp short-term price movements and influencing sectoral trends based on the government's policy priorities. As the Union Budget for FY26 approaches, expectations are building around higher allocations toward defence, continued push on capital expenditure and measures aimed at preserving macroeconomic stability. This backdrop has prompted traders and investors to prepare for elevated volatility as positioning intensifies ahead of key announcements.

The Union Budget 2025 will be presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today, February 1, at 11 am. Although the presentation falls on a Sunday, Indian ...