Sensex, Nifty Cautious, Open In Red, Ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman’s 8th Union Budget

Markets tread carefully on Budget Day, with expectations of growth-focused announcements as Finance Minister gears up to present the Union Budget 2025.

February 1, 2025: Budget 2025 Stock Market LIVE: Sensex and Nifty opened cautiously today as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to deliver her 8th consecutive Union Budget at 11 AM.

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For the second full-fledged budget of the Modi-led NDA government’s third term, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have extended trading hours to Saturday, February 1, despite markets typically being closed on weekends. Trading commenced at 9:15 AM, with the day expected to witness high volatility amid budget announcements.

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On Friday, the benchmark Sensex surged 741 points, while Nifty rallied past 23,500, as optimism around a pro-growth budget fueled gains in the market.

Economic Survey Highlights

Ahead of the Budget, Finance Minister Sitharaman released the Economic Survey for FY24, outlining key economic trends and policy focus areas:

• GDP Growth Projections: India’s economy is expected to grow between 6.3%-6.8% in FY26, following an estimated four-year low of 6.4% growth in FY25.
• Infrastructure Investments: A major emphasis was placed on boosting investments in infrastructure, with a call for increased private sector participation and new financing models to sustain economic momentum.
• Pro-Growth Measures: The survey underscored the need for structural reforms to bolster growth and unlock untapped avenues for resource mobilization.

Market Expectations from Budget 2025

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Market participants are anticipating announcements focused on infrastructure development, private sector growth, and measures aimed at achieving a balanced fiscal deficit. Investors are particularly watching for:

• Tax Incentives: Possible reductions in corporate and income tax slabs.
• Sectoral Boosts: Provisions for infrastructure, manufacturing, and renewable energy.
• GDP Targets: Strategies to achieve consistent GDP growth and control inflation.

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