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Stock Market Today LIVE Updates, Budget 2026: The domestic stock exchanges--NSE and BSE-- hold a rare special session today, i.e., Sunday, February 1, as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Union Budget for FY26-27 in the Parliament. Historically, equity indices — Sensex and Nifty —have traded volatily on budget day due to optimism and caution around policy announcements.

"Markets are likely to remain highly volatile, with sharp moves possible in either direction depending on key announcements around fiscal policy, capex push, sector-specific incentives, and the fiscal deficit target (expected around 4.3–4.4% of GDP for FY27)," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.

The special session will be a full-hour event (9:15 AM to 3:30 PM). Additionally, MCX, the commodity trading platform, is also holding a special session.

Here are the live updates of Sensex, Nifty, and other domestic indices....

  1. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market: SBI, Adani Ports, Reliance, Tata Steel Top Losers

    TCS, Infosys, SunPharma, and Titan closed higher from the Sensex basket, while SBI, Adani Ports, BEL, ITC, Tata Steel, and Reliance traded lower. 

  2. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Drag On STT Announcement

    Indian equity markets witnessed sharp, event-driven volatility during the special Budget Day session, with benchmark indices slipping into a risk-off mode as investors digested the Union Budget 2026–27.
     
     
    "Initial optimism faded quickly as higher transaction costs driven by the increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on equity derivatives, and the lack of strong measures to revive foreign capital inflows, weighed on sentiment and near-term liquidity expectations. Selling pressure intensified across metals, PSU banks, and index heavyweights, while defensives such as healthcare and IT showed relative resilience," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money. 
     
     
    "A softer rupee and muted FII participation further reinforced cautious positioning. While the Budget reaffirmed long-term intent through record infrastructure spending and a manufacturing push, the market response signalled near-term disappointment, with participants choosing to book profits and reassess risk amid fiscal and policy clarity gaps," he added. 
  3. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Settle Sharply Lower

    The equity indices settled sharply lower as the finance minister imposed a higher Securities Transaction Tax (STT). 

     

  4. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Defence, PSU Bank Drag; IT Stocks Gain

    Defence, PSU Banks stock declined as optimism around higher allocations faded. Meanwhile, IT heavyweights like Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and TCS turned the biggest gainers amid significant announcements for It sectors. 

  5. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: STT Revision To Hit F&O Traders, Gold To Remain Volatile: Expert

    The Union Budget FY27 kept markets on edge as the fiscal deficit target was pegged at 4.3 per cent, while STT on futures was raised to 0.05 per cent and on options to 0.15 per cent, a move that is likely to dent participation in F&O, according to experts. ,

     
    "There was no update on import duty for bullion, and with sharp weakness already seen in CME on Friday, domestic gold and silver reacted negatively. Gold has corrected nearly 20% from its peak of Rs 1,82,500 to around Rs 1,47,800, while silver has seen a much sharper 36% decline from Rs 4,20,000 to near Rs 2,65,650," said  Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.
     
     
    "Going ahead, gold is expected to remain volatile but relatively more stable compared to silver, which may continue to witness exaggerated swings. In the current phase, caution is advisable — a watch-and-learn approach is better until volatility subsides and price structures stabilize,"  Trivedi added. 
  6. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Drag After FM Raises STT to 0.05% On Commodity Trading

    Domestic Sensex and Nifty dragged significantly after the finance minister proposed to raise Securities Transaction Tax to 0.05 per cent on commodity futures from 0.02 per cent.

    The government will tax buyback proceeds for all types of shareholders as capital gains, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

  7. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today Live Update: Broader Indices Trade Significantly Down

    The broader market bled as soon as the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman concluded her budget speech. All the major broader indices are trading significantly down.  

     

  8. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today Live Update: Sensex, Nifty Crash Post Budget Presentation

    The domestic equity indices crashed after the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, concluded the budget speech.  The investors found the budget for 2026 discouraging. The Sensex fell nearly 2 percent, while Nifty 50 fell below 24,800

     

     

  9. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market: Pharma Sector Shares Trade Higher On Fund Announcement

     

    Pharma Stocks Trade Higher as Finance Minister announced Rs 40,000 crore for the bio-pharma sectors. 

  10. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Railway Stocks Trade Higher

    Railways Sector stocks, including IRFC, RVNL, Rsiltel, Tatagarh Rail upto 3 per cent. Meanwhile, the Kavach segment of Indian Railways were trading higher as Shares of Quadrant Future Tek, HBL Engineering and Kernex Microsystems were trading 5 per cent, 3 per cent and 1.5 per cent higher, respectively 

  11. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Trade Higher As Finance Minister Begins Budget Speech

    Equity indices trade higher as Union Finance Minister begins budget speech. 

     

  12. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Defence Stock Surge Ahead Of Budget Presentation

    Defence stock surged ahead Budget as investors are anticipating a higher allocation for the sector. Experts believe that India would bet high on defence, especially after Operation Sindoor.  The Nifty India Defence index is trading higher. 

  13. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Trade Higher Ahead Of Budget 2026

    Stock Market Today: Equity Indices picked up momentum, erasing the initial range-bound mood, as investor sentiment boosted after the GST collection data announcement. The Sentiment turned optimistic as the budget time comes closer. 

     

     

  14. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Sensex, Nifty Live Update: Metal Stocks Plunge On Decline In Futures Markets

    Metal stock plummeted in early trade as bullion prices declined in domestic and international futures markets. 

  15. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Sensex Today: Sectoral Indices Trade Mixed In Early Session

    Among Sectoral Indices, Nifty Auto, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Private Bank are trading higher, while Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Metal trade lower.

     

  16. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today Live Update: Broader Market Trade Lower

    Broader indices were trading lower as investors played cautiously ahead of the Budget announcement.  

     

  17. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Live Update: Nifty Trade Slightly Lower In Early Trade, Sensex Remains Flat

    The domestic equity indices trade relatively flat in early trade. Nifty Trade was slightly lower, while Sensex was flat.

     

     

  18. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Live Update: Sensex, Nifty Open Flat Amid Cautiousness Ahead Of Budget 2026

    The stock market opened flat in the special session on Budget Day.

     

  19. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Live Update: Sensex, Nifty Trade Flat In Pre-Opening Session

    The equity indices--Sensex, Nifty--are trading flat in the pre-opening session. 

     

     

  20. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: Gold, Silver Prices Dip Sharply On MCX

    The bullion prices opened sharply down on the Budget day in the domestic futures market. The MCX Silver price fell below Rs 2.75 lakh per kilogram, while the MCX gold dipped near Rs 1.43 lakh per 10 grams.

  21. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today Live Update: Defence May Get Higher Allocation, Announcement For PSU Banks Merger Likely

    As Investors are not expecting any major announcement in tax reliefs from the Budget 2026, since the 2025 Budget delivered huge income tax reliefs.
     
     
    "Some tweaking of certain taxes is likely. If there is an increase in the exemption for long-term capital gains tax from Rs 1.25 lakhs presently to a higher limit, that would be a positive. From the market perspective, a fiscally prudent, growth-oriented Budget is desirable. There are rumours of exemption from long-term capital gains tax for certain categories of FIIs. If this happens, it can trigger a rally in the market," said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited. 
     
    Defence May Get Higher Allocation


    According to experts, higher allocation for defence is a given; therefore, defence stocks will continue to be in focus. 
     

    Additionally, according to Vijaykumar, a thrust area of the Budget can be exports, particularly manufacturing exports, which the Economic Survey harps on. Therefore, export segments are likely to be on the radar of investors. 
     

    Announcements relating to PSU bank mergers and disinvestment in PSUs will be keenly watched. 
  22. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today Live Update: US Market Settled Lower On Friday

    The US stock markets closed lower on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh's name for the next FED chief. Dow Jones closed 0.36 per cent lower, while Nasdaq dipped 0.95 per cent. Meanwhile, the European market remained firm.


    In the Asian Market, Hang Seng and Nikkei 225 trade lower.

     

  23. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today Live Update: FPIs Sell Equity Worth Rs 38,740 Crore In January

    The FPIs have been sellers in January, with the total fund exodus through exchanges touching Rs 38740 crores. However, the intensity of selling sharply declined in the last few days of the month.
     
     
    "FIIs will be looking for indications from the Budget before deciding on their strategy, going forward," said Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited.


    "The Economic Survey presented a rosy picture of the economy with GDP growth of 7.4 per cent in FY26 and between 6.8 per cent and 7.2 per cent in FY 27. With inflation projected at 3.5 per cent for FY27, the nominal GDP growth can touch 10 per cent. This augurs well for corporate earnings in FY 27. If the 2026 Budget turns out to be fiscally prudent and growth-oriented, the market will turn resilient. The sharp correction in gold and silver, if it persists, can draw investors away from precious metals to equity," Vijaykumar added. 

  24. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today Live Update: Bullion Market To Be In Focus

    The Bullion prices have corrected sharply on Friday, with Silver plunging over Rs 1,00,000 per kilogram and Gold dipping over Rs 40,000 per 10 grams in the domestic futures market (MCX). With the MCX holding special session today, the prices of Gold, Silver, Cooper and other metals would be in focus. 

     

    The decline came after the gold and silver had a massive bullish run this month amid heightened uncertainty in global geopolitical order.  

  25. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today Live Update: Sensex, Nifty Traded Relatively Lower Last Week

    The domestic equity indices--Sensex, Nifty50--have declined for most of the trading session this week as investors turned cautious ahead of the budget and the exodus of foreign institutional investors (FIIs).    


    "Pre-Budget caution continues amid persistent FII outflows, a weak rupee hovering near 92/USD, and mixed global cues. However, steady DII buying and the market’s ability to hold key support levels are offering some downside cushion. A favourable Budget reaction could trigger an upside breakout, while any disappointment or profit-booking may pull indices back towards lower support zones. Until there is clarity from the Budget, the overall bias remains cautious to neutral," an expert said.  

  26. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Share Market Today Highlights Live Update: Metal Stock To Be In Focus

    Metal stocks are to be in focus today after the bloodbath in the domestic and international commodity markets in the past two days. Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, Hidustan Cooper, and other metal and mining stocks may react sharply to the mayhem that has happened in commodity markets.     

  27. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today 2026 Live Updates: Gift Nifty Indicates Flat Opening

    The Gift Nifty is indicating a flat opening of domestic equity indices on Budget Day 2026. It was at 25,420, up marginally 16 points or 0.06 per cent.

  28. 05:43 PM, 01 Feb 2026

    Stock Market Today: NSE, BSE Hold Special Session On Budget Day

    The domestic stock exchanges--NSE and BSE--are open today to hold a special full-hour session. The Session is scheduled specially as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present union budget for the financial year 2026-27 at 11:00 AM. 

    The Sensex and Nifty are expected to trade volatily as expectations and caution around reform and policy announcements would drive the mood of investors and traders.