Budget Date, Budget Holiday, MCX Budget Open, Share Market budget day, Budget News: For the first time in 2025, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain open on a Saturday, February 1, to coincide with the presentation of the Union Budget by the central government. Traditionally a holiday for commodity and stock markets, MCX, NSE and BSE has announced a special live trading session to allow investors and traders to react to Budget announcements in real-time.
MCX Special Trading Schedule for Budget Day
As per an official circular, the market timings for February 1, 2025, are:
Special Session: 08:45 a.m. to 08:59 a.m.
Trading Session: 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Client Code Modification Session: 09:00 a.m. to 05:15 p.m.
MCX has advised its members to inform clients about the revised schedule.
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NSE and BSE Trading Schedule Budget Day 2025
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have announced a live trading session on Saturday, February 1, 2025, coinciding with the presentation of the Union Budget 2025. Both exchanges will operate as usual from 9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., while the commodity derivatives segment will remain open during the morning session. Typically closed on weekends, Indian stock exchanges hold special trading sessions for significant events like the Budget.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second comprehensive budget following the 2024 general elections. This year’s proposals are expected to align with India’s transition towards the vision of “Viksit Bharat” during the “Amrit Kaal” era.
Opportunity to Trade Gold and Silver
With trading in gold and silver open on Budget Day, any announcements related to customs duty on these commodities are likely to impact prices immediately. In Last budget, a significant reduction in customs duty—from 15% to 6%—led to notable price adjustments. Similar decisions this year are expected to influence market activity during the session.
Investors and traders can take advantage of this rare Saturday trading session to stay ahead of market developments and respond to Budget-induced fluctuations.
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