Finance

Union Budget 2026 sparks heavy stock market selloff; will the downturn continue on Monday?

Indian equity markets ended the session sharply lower on February 1, 2026, as benchmark indices faced intense selling pressure. The NSE Nifty 50 dropped 495.20 points, or 1.96%, to close at 24,825.45, while the BSE Sensex declined 1,546.84 points, or 1.88%, finishing at 80,722.94. Investor sentiment turned negative following the Union Budget 2026, which fell […]