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- In its official communication, the NSE clarified the schedule for the day, stating, "On account of the presentation of the Union Budget, members are requested to note that Exchange shall be conducting live trading session on February 01, 2026, as per the standard market timings (9:15 am-3:30 pm)."The BSE echoed a similar message, its circular noted, “trading members of the Exchange are hereby informed that BSE Indices will be calculated on February 01, 2026 (Sunday), which is declared as a special trading day by the exchange on account of the Union Budget 2026.
- Markets shall remain open for regular trading hours.”Budget Session Timeline ApprovedThe broader Union Budget 2026 session is scheduled to begin later this month, with Parliament preparing for an extended sitting to deliberate on key legislative and financial matters.
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that President Droupadi Murmu has given her approval for convening both Houses following the Centre’s recommendation. Detailing the timeline, Rijiju said, “The Session will commence on 28 January 2026 and continue till 2 April 2026.
- The first phase concludes on 13 February 2026, with Parliament reassembling on 9 March 2026, a vital step towards meaningful debate and people-centric governance."Finance Minister’s Preparations In Full SwingAhead of the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already begun consultations, holding a pre-Budget meeting with finance ministers from states and union territories in New Delhi on January 10.
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