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Is Indian stock market open or closed on Budget 2026 date?

Union Budget 2026: Despite a non-working day, trading will remain open in the equity and commodity markets.

2 min read1 Feb 2026
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Budget 2026: Infosys, NTPC, Coal India, NMDC, among key stock picks by Rajesh Bhosale of Angel One

With the 2026 Union Budget approaching, market expectations are tempered as fiscal discipline remains a priority. Analysts highlight the Public Sector Enterprises and IT sectors as promising, while also cautioning about market volatility and external risks potentially impacting investor confidence.

3 min read29 Jan 2026
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Budget 2026: Tax relief, import duty review to skilling support: Jewellery sector’s wish list for FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2026: Industry leaders believe targeted policy support could help sustain domestic consumption, unlock household gold value and strengthen India’s position across global jewellery and diamond markets.

4 min read27 Jan 2026
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No more fireworks for markets—Budget Day 'big bang' loses its spark amid year-round reforms

Markets now anticipate policy months in advance, as reforms, tax tweaks and sector-specific measures roll out steadily throughout the year, leaving Budget Day itself largely predictable and muted.

6 min read27 Jan 2026
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Budget 2026: Fiscal focus likely less on deficit as Centre pivots to debt targeting from FY27: BofA

Budget 2026: BofA projects a modest reduction in the deficit to 4.3% of GDP in FY27, signaling a pause in aggressive consolidation and a move towards maintaining fiscal support in line with economic growth.

3 min read20 Jan 2026
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Budget 2026: From auto, telecom, railways to defence - Morgan Stanley points out key reforms needed in various sectors

Budget 2026: Morgan Stanley expects the government to target the fiscal deficit at 4.2% of GDP in FY27 as compared with the target of 4.4% of GDP in FY26. This will likely be the shallowest pace of consolidation since FY23.

5 min read19 Jan 2026
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Master Capital's Ravi Singh shares Budget expectations, how to build a portfolio with ₹1 lakh and 2026 market outlook

Dr Ravi Singh of Master Capital Services recommends not deploying all the money at one go. A staggered approach over the next few months can help manage volatility better, he said.

4 min read27 Jan 2026
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Budget 2026: Focus to be on capex, job creation; FY27 fiscal deficit seen at 4.2%: Morgan Stanley

Budget 2026: Morgan Stanley expects India’s fiscal consolidation to continue in FY27, albeit at a slower pace, with the central government likely to peg the fiscal deficit at 4.2% of GDP, compared with a targeted 4.4% in FY26. This would mark the shallowest pace of consolidation since FY23.

2 min read16 Jan 2026
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Stock markets brace for pre-budget jitters. History suggests the fear may be fleeting

Despite better data access and clearer communication from policymakers, budget-related volatility refuses to fade. What moves markets is less the fine print of announcements and more how expectations are built

4 min read7 Jan 2026
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Tata stock fuels Rekha Jhunjhunwala's net worth by ₹261 crore in post-budget rally

Rekha Jhunjhunwala's portfolio stock has risen from ₹3,368.40 to ₹3,642.55 apiece on the NSE in the post-budget rally

1 min read3 Feb 2025