Since February 1, 2026, falls on a Sunday this year, the day on which Government offices and stock markets will be closed, investors and the government will get time to review the Budget before markets reopen on Monday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the much-awaited Union Budget for this fiscal year on Sunday, February 1, first time since 2000. How will the Feb 1, 2026, Budget presentation impact the market and investors? The Sunday Budget pushes for better planning, smoother policy implementation, and clearer communication to markets, businesses, and the public. Budget 2026 expectationsAccording to EY India, the Union Budget 2026 should continue with growth-focused policies, greater tax certainty and targeted sector-led investments, amid an uncertain global economic environment.

Source: dna January 12, 2026 10:45 UTC