BSE and NSE Open on Budget Day, February 1, 2025

The Indian stock markets are open for trading on Saturday, February 1, 2025, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025-26.

Trading Timings on Budget Day

According to a circular from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), trading will follow the usual schedule from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

Why Are Markets Open on a Saturday?

Stock markets in India are usually closed on weekends. However, in special cases like Budget Day, trading is allowed. A similar exception was made on February 1, 2020, and February 28, 2015, when the Budget was also presented on a Saturday.

For pre-market trading, the NSE will operate from 9:00 AM to 9:08 AM.

BSE to Remain Open With a Special Trading Schedule

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has also confirmed that markets will be open for regular trading hours on February 1, 2025. Additionally, BSE indices will be calculated on this special trading day.

Key Trading Timings on Budget Day

• Block Deal Session 1: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
• Special Pre-Open Session (For IPO & Relisted Securities): 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
• Call Auction for Illiquid Stocks: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Six one-hour sessions)
• Block Deal Session 2: 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM
• Post-Closing Session: 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
• Trade Modification Cut-Off Time: 4:15 PM

Important Dates for the Budget Session

• February 1: FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament.
• February 3-4: Lok Sabha discusses the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address.
• February 6: PM Narendra Modi is expected to reply to the debate in Rajya Sabha.

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