The Indian stock markets, typically closed on weekends, will remain open for trading on Saturday, February 1, 2025. This special arrangement coincides with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation of the Union Budget 2025.
The decision to keep the markets open on a Saturday is not unprecedented. In the past, the stock markets were operational on Saturdays, such as February 1, 2020, and February 28, 2015, when the Union Budgets were also presented on weekends.
The Union Budget often has a profound impact on market trends, stock valuations, and investor sentiment. Announcements made during the Budget presentation, such as changes in taxation, government expenditure, or sector-specific incentives, can lead to significant stock price movements. Keeping the markets open on Budget Day allows investors to react to these developments in real-time, ensuring they can make the most of any market fluctuations.
On Budget Day, pre-market trading will take place from 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM, followed by regular trading hours from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
As the National Stock Exchange (NSE) mentioned in its circular, “On account of the presentation of the Union Budget, the exchange shall be conducting a live trading session on February 1, 2025, as per standard market timings.”
Union Budget 2025 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, at 11 AM. You can read more details about the Union Budget here.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: Jan 31, 2025, 8:59 AM IST
Nikitha Devi
Nikitha is a content creator with 6+ years of experience in the financial domain. Specialising in personal finance, investments, and market insights, Nikitha simplifies complex financial topics, making them accessible to readers.
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