The Union Budget 2025 is set to be presented on Saturday, February 1, 2025, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This will mark her 8th consecutive presentation of the Union Budget, and it will be the second full budget under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term (Modi 3.0). The presentation will take place in the Parliament at 11 am, as confirmed by the central government.
Notably, the financial markets will remain open for trading despite the budget being presented on a Saturday. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have both confirmed that trading will proceed as usual from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. This aligns with previous instances, such as on February 1, 2020, and February 28, 2015, when markets remained open for budget presentations on a Saturday.
For those interested in live trading during the budget session, the exchanges have set the following timings for February 1, 2025:
However, members should be aware that the “T0” session, which typically occurs on a regular trading day, will not be scheduled on February 1, 2025, due to a settlement holiday.
| Session Type | Start Time | End Time |
| Block Deal Session – 1 | 08:45 hrs | 09:00 hrs |
| Special Preopen Session (For IPO & Relisted security) | 09:00 hrs | 09:45 hrs |
| Call Auction Illiquid Session (6 sessions of 1 hour each) | 09:30 hrs | 15:30 hrs |
| Block Deal Session – 2 | 14:05 hrs | 14:20 hrs |
| Post Closing Session | 15:40 hrs | 16:00 hrs |
| Trade Modification Cut-off Time | 16:15 hrs | |
The Union Budget presentation will likely be closely watched by both domestic and international market participants for potential fiscal measures, policy reforms, and initiatives that could impact various sectors of the economy.
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 27, 2025, 1:58 PM 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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