Special Sunday Trading Session The **BSE** and **NSE** have confirmed a rare weekend trading session scheduled for **February 1**. Equity markets will remain fully operational on this date despite it falling on a **Sunday**. This decision facilitates real-time market discovery as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the **Union Budget** for the upcoming fiscal year. Historically, exchanges have opted for special sessions during budget announcements to manage volatility and provide immediate liquidity. Investors should prepare for standard market timings on a non-traditional trading day. This move ensures that the Indian capital markets can react instantly to fiscal policy changes and budgetary allocations as they are announced in Parliament.