Why was the Indian stock market open on Sunday, February 1, 2026?

The Indian stock market was open on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for a special trading session to allow investors to react to the Union Budget 2026 announcements in real time.

When were settlements and fund withdrawals processed on Budget Day 2026?

Settlements and fund withdrawals were not processed on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as it was a settlement holiday; they were processed on Monday, February 2, 2026.

When were profits from Friday's stock trades credited in February 2026?

Profits from trades executed on Friday, January 30, 2026, were credited on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to the deferred settlement cycle.

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Budget Day: Stock Market Opens Sunday for Union Budget 2026

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Summary

Indian stock market held a special trading session on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Trading occurred normally, but settlement and fund withdrawals were delayed until Monday.
Profits from Friday's trades were credited on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Budget Day: Stock Market Opens Sunday for Union Budget 2026

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Indian stock exchanges NSE and BSE observed a special trading session to accommodate the Union Budget 2026 presentation. Equity and Derivatives markets operated during usual hours, from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM, enabling real-time investor response to budget announcements.

Despite the open trading, February 1 was treated as a settlement holiday. Consequently, all trades executed on this Sunday, including intraday profits and proceeds from Friday's sales, would not be settled or credited until Monday, February 2, 2026. Withdrawal requests placed on Sunday were also processed for credit only on Monday.