Nifty 50 Gains 0.40% in Midday Trade, Index Holds Above 24,850 Amid Budget-Driven Volatility

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: February 02, 2026 12:26

On February 2, 2026, India’s Nifty 50 index (.NSEI) was last up 0.40%, trading around 24,865 points at 12:00 PM IST. The rebound followed early volatility as investors digested Union Budget 2026 measures. Gains in energy, infrastructure, and IT stocks supported the index, while pharma and FMCG lagged.

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