Mumbai, January 30, 2026
Indian financial markets will remain operational on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with a special live trading session scheduled across key segments to coincide with the presentation of the Union Budget. The exchange will follow normal trading-day timelines, allowing participants to trade, modify positions, and complete post-market processes as per standard practice.
Equity Markets to Follow Normal Weekend Budget-Day Schedule
In the Capital Market segment, trading will begin with a pre-open session from 9:00 am to 9:08 am, followed by the normal market from 9:15 am to 3:30 pm. Block deal windows, call auction sessions for illiquid securities, special pre-open sessions for IPO and relisted securities, and post-closing activities will also be conducted within their usual time bands. Trade modification will remain open until 4:15 pm. The intraday settlement-linked T0 session will not be available on Budget Day.Derivatives Trading to Run as on a Regular Trading Day
The Futures and Options segment will operate with its standard timings, opening at 9:15 am and closing at 3:30 pm. Members will be able to modify trades until 4:15 pm, in line with normal market practice for derivatives.Commodity Derivatives Market to Trade Full Day
Commodity derivatives will see a full-day morning session, starting at 9:00 am and continuing until 5:00 pm. Position limit and collateral value setup, along with trade modification, will be permitted until 5:15 pm, ensuring uninterrupted participation for commodity market participants on Budget Sunday.Securities Lending and Borrowing to Remain Active
The Securities Lending and Borrowing segment will also remain open, with trading conducted as on a regular trading day. Post-market processes including CP code modification, custodial confirmation, and final obligation generation will take place in the evening. Trades executed on February 1 will be settled in the first leg on the following working day.Post-Trade and Reporting Timelines Adjusted
Given the Sunday trading session, post-trade reporting timelines for client collateral segregation and holding statements have been realigned. Reports relating to trades executed on January 30, January 31, and February 1 will be due on February 2, while reports for February 2 trades will be due on February 3.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
The information provided is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any securities. Readers are advised to rely on their own assessment and judgment and consult appropriate financial advisers, if required, before taking any investment-related decisions.