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NSE and BSE will conduct live trading at normal timings across equity, equity derivatives, commodity derivatives, and EGR segments on February 1, 2026, despite the Union Budget presentation falling on a Sunday. T+0 settlement and auction sessions for defaults stand suspended that day. Traders must plan accordingly for this special session.
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Both NSE and BSE issued notifications to members confirming the special trading arrangements for the Union Budget 2026 presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1. This follows historical precedents where markets opened on weekends for budget events, ensuring real-time reactions to policy announcements. Pre-open from 9:00-9:15 AM leads into standard equity hours till 3:30 PM, with derivatives extending as usual.
Key Trading Highlights
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Normal market timings apply fully for equity, equity derivatives, commodity derivatives, and EGR segments.
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T+0 Settlement Session skipped entirely on February 1.
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Auction Session for settlement defaults also not conducted.
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No changes to other operational cut-offs or holidays.
Sources: NSE Circulars, BSE Notices
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