Stock Market Update: Markets Respond Positively As FM Sitharaman Presents Budget 2025
Markets are closely tracking key policy measures outlined in the Budget 2025-26, with investors optimistic about reforms and economic growth prospects.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex and National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty have responded positively to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget presentation. As of 11:40 AM on February 1, both indices were trading in the green, reflecting a strong market sentiment.
Market Opening Highlights
Nifty 50 opened at 23,296.75
Sensex opened at 76,888.89
In the late morning trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 350.03 points, reaching 77,850.60, while the Nifty 50 climbed 106.15 points to 23,614.55. The strong performance of the markets reflects investor confidence in the government's vision for economic growth and financial stability.
Investor sentiment remained optimistic as several blue-chip stocks registered gains. Among the top performers in the market were IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, and ITC Hotels.
However, Titan, Nestle, Zomato, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra were among the few stocks that faced declines.
Global Market Trends & Economic Indicators
While Asian markets remained closed due to holidays, the US markets ended lower on Friday. Meanwhile, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,188.99 crore the previous day. On the commodities front, Brent crude oil dipped 0.29% to $75.67 per barrel, reflecting global market trends.
Market Recap & Outlook
The markets have been on an upward trajectory, with Friday marking the fourth consecutive day of gains:
- Sensex jumped 740.76 points (0.97%) to 77,500.57
- Nifty surged 258.90 points (1.11%) to 23,508.40
Markets are closely tracking key policy measures outlined in the Budget 2025-26, with investors optimistic about reforms and economic growth prospects.
Presenting her eighth consecutive Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized India’s progress over the past decade under the BJP-led NDA government. She reiterated the government's commitment to economic transformation and inclusive development, stating that the Union Budget 2025-26 aims to foster sustained growth while maintaining fiscal discipline.
The Finance Minister further highlighted that India remains the fastest-growing economy among developing nations, and the government is taking strategic steps to strengthen economic resilience and global competitiveness.
To accelerate economic growth, Sitharaman announced "transformative reforms" across six major sectors, which will shape the country’s financial and industrial landscape in the coming years:
1. Taxation reforms to simplify compliance and widen the tax base
2. Financial sector reforms to enhance banking and investment opportunities
3. Power sector improvements for better energy efficiency and infrastructure
4. Urban development initiatives for modernized cities and housing
5. Mining sector advancements to optimize resource utilization
6. Regulatory reforms to streamline governance and boost investor confidence
She also reaffirmed the government's commitment to agriculture and MSME growth, calling them the “engines of economic expansion.”
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