Indian stock markets will remain open for live trading on Sunday, February 1, 2026, even though it is usually a weekend holiday. This special session is being conducted due to the Union Budget 2026, allowing investors and traders to respond to announcements in real time.
Both NSE, BSE, and Commodity Exchanges will function under special arrangements.
For live market interpretation and instant AI breakdowns of Budget announcements, users can track updates on prysm.fi/chat.
Equity Market Trading Timings, February 1, 2026
Pre-Open Session
• Start: 09:00 hrs
• End: 09:08 hrs
• Random closure in the last minute
Normal Market Session
• Start: 09:15 hrs
• End: 15:30 hrs
Trade Modification Cut-off
• 16:15 hrs
During Budget hours, price swings can be sharp. Instead of scanning multiple sources, many investors use prysm.fi/chat to quickly understand sector and stock-level implications.
Additional Market Sessions, February 1, 2026
Block Deal Session 1
• 08:45 a.m. – 09:00 a.m.
Special Pre-Open (IPO & Relisted Securities)
• 09:00 a.m. – 09:45 a.m.
Call Auction Illiquid Session
• 09:30 a.m. – 03:30 p.m.
Block Deal Session 2
• 02:05 p.m. – 02:20 p.m.
Post-Closing Session
• 03:40 p.m. – 04:00 p.m.
Trade Modification Cut-off
• 04:15 p.m.
Note: February 1, 2026 is expected to be a settlement holiday, so the T0 session will not take place.
For users tracking multiple stocks or IPO movements, prysm.fi/chat can consolidate triggers and alerts into a single AI interface.
Commodity Market Trading, February 1, 2026
Commodity markets will also remain open on Sunday as per MCX’s special Budget Day schedule.
Key Trading Window:
• 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
This enables traders in metals, energy, and agricultural commodities to react instantly to fiscal changes. Real-time sentiment and volatility interpretation can be followed on prysm.fi/chat.
What This Means for Commodity Traders
• Import duties and taxation changes can directly impact prices
• Higher-than-usual volatility is common
• Margin planning and risk management become critical
• AI-assisted insights on prysm.fi/chat can help filter noise from real signals
About the Union Budget 2026
The Union Budget 2026 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking her ninth consecutive Budget. Prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance, the Budget outlines the government’s direction on growth, taxation, spending, and welfare.
Because of its wide-ranging impact:
• Investors often reassess portfolios
• Traders look to capitalize on short-term moves
• Banking, infrastructure, capital goods, and consumption sectors usually see strong volatility
To interpret these shifts faster and more clearly, many market participants rely on structured AI tools like prysm.fi/chat instead of fragmented news feeds.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or recommendations.
