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NSE Announces Live Trading Session for Budget Day, Industry Seeks Manufacturing Boost

The National Stock Exchange will hold a live trading session on February 1, 2026, coinciding with the Union Budget presentation. A pre-Budget survey by ASSOCHAM identifies strengthening domestic manufacturing as the top priority for industry stakeholders. The survey found that a majority of respondents are optimistic about the business outlook for the coming year. The government has concluded multiple rounds of pre-Budget consultations with states, economists, and other stakeholders ahead of the presentation.

Key Points: NSE Live Trading on Budget Day, Industry Priorities for 2026-27

  • NSE live trading session on Feb 1
  • Industry seeks 'Make in India' boost
  • 55% optimistic on business outlook
  • Pre-Budget consultations conclude
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NSE to conduct live trading session on February 1 on account of Budget presentation

NSE confirms live trading on Feb 1 for Budget 2026-27. ASSOCHAM survey reveals boosting domestic manufacturing is top industry priority.

"Boosting domestic manufacturing emerged as the single most important Budget priority - ASSOCHAM Survey"

Mumbai, January 16

The National Stock Exchange of India on Friday announced that it will conduct a live trading session on February 1, 2026 on account of the presentation of the Union Budget.

In a circular issued by the Futures & Options Department, NSE said the live trading session will be held in accordance with standard market timings.

As per the schedule, the normal market session will run from 09:15 hrs to 15:30 hrs. The exchange also informed that the trade modification end time will be 16:15 hrs.

According to a pre-Budget survey recently conducted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), a majority of industry stakeholders have identified boosting domestic manufacturing and strengthening the 'Make in India' initiative as the top priority for the Union Budget 2026-27, citing high compliance burden, logistics and energy costs, and limited access to long-term capital as key constraints to scaling up manufacturing in the country,

The survey, conducted among professionals across manufacturing, services, infrastructure, IT/ITeS, start-ups and allied sectors, found that 55 per cent of respondents remain optimistic about the business outlook over the next 12 months, while 32 per cent maintain a neutral stance and only 13 per cent expressed a pessimistic outlook.

Boosting domestic manufacturing emerged as the single most important Budget priority to advance the vision of an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat, followed by strengthening MSMEs and simplifying tax and compliance systems.

Last week, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the meeting on Pre-Budget Consultation with States and Union Territories (with Legislature) for the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27 in New Delhi.

Notably, as of now, Finance Minister held 10 rounds of Pre-Budget Consultations as part of the preparations for the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also chaired a pre-Budget meeting with leading economists.

The Budget for 2026-27 will be presented on February 1, as is the convention.

- ANI

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Priya S
The ASSOCHAM survey results are encouraging! 55% optimism is a good sign. But the 13% pessimism can't be ignored. Simplifying tax and compliance should be the top priority. As a small business owner, I spend more time on paperwork than on actual business growth. Hope this budget addresses that.
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Rohit P
Live trading on Budget day? Get ready for some crazy swings! My portfolio is already feeling the pre-budget jitters. Fingers crossed for some relief in capital gains tax. The focus on manufacturing is good, but what about the IT sector? That's where a lot of jobs are.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the consultation process with states and economists. Hopefully, it translates into a balanced budget. The logistics and energy cost issue for manufacturers is real. If we want to compete globally, we need world-class infrastructure, not just subsidies.
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Vikram M
Aatmanirbhar Bharat is a great vision, but MSMEs are the backbone. They need easier loans and protection from cheap imports. The budget must have a clear roadmap for them. Also, hoping for some positive news for the salaried middle class – our tax burden is quite high.
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Karthik V
With all due respect to the consultation process, I hope this budget is more than just a populist exercise before any upcoming elections. We need long-term structural reforms, especially in agriculture and education, not just manufacturing. The budget should look at the economy holistically.
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