21 January 2026
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) will remain operational on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as the exchange plans a special live trading session on account of Union Budget 2026.
In a circular dated January 19, the stock exchange said, “On account of presentation of the Union Budget, members are requested to note that Exchange shall be conducting live trading session on February 01, 2026.”
The stock exchange, seen as a rival of BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), said that trading will be conducted as per standard market hours. The morning block deal window will be open from 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM, followed by the pre-open session between 9:00 AM and 9:15 AM, while the normal market will remain operational from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

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