New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher and remain volatile on Sunday ahead of the announcement of the Budget 2026.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-2027 in the Lok Sabha today.

GIFT Nifty futures closed at 25,443 on Friday, indicating the NSE Nifty 50 will likely open above its previous close of 25,320.65.

The Indian stock market is open today, February 1, for a special trading session, on account of the Union Budget presentation.

On Friday, the Indian stock market ended lower amid profit booking, snapping its three-session winning streak.

The Sensex declined 296.59 points, or 0.36%, to close at 82,269.78, while the Nift...