Union Budget 2026: Stock markets fluctuate in narrow range
The Hindu
Stock markets show narrow fluctuations ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, with key gains from major firms like Sun Pharma.
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fluctuated in a narrow range in early trade on Sunday (February 1, 2026) ahead of the Budget 2026-27 presentation.
After opening the day on a positive note, the 30-share BSE Sensex later fluctuated and quoted 13 points up at 82,282.82. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 7.90 points to 25,312.75 after opening marginally higher.
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From the 30 Sensex firms, Sun Pharma climbed nearly 3% after the firm posted a 16% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3,369 crore in the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, led by growth across business segments.
Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, NTPC and HDFC Bank were among the other major gainers.
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