Budget 2026: Market play on Budget Day! Find out how the market has been trending over the past five years.:As the budget date approaches, investors' anxiety in the stock market is growing. Statistically, the market's response to Budget Day has remained inconsistent over the past five years.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Budget Day Sensex Nifty History: As the date of Budget 2026 approaches, investors' anxiety in the stock market is growing. Like every year, the question on people's minds is whether the market will rise or fall on Budget Day. Typically, the Sensex and Nifty see sharp fluctuations on Budget Day, raising both investor expectations and concerns.

On February 1, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the General Budget in Parliament. Statistics show that the market's performance on Budget Day has varied over the past five years. In some years, investors have made profits, while others have suffered losses. This is why everyone's eyes are focused on the market's performance on Budget Day this time around. Let's explore the stock market's performance on Budget Day over the past five years...

2025: Budget Day ends with a flat closing

The stock market started well on Budget Day in 2025, but momentum slowed by the end of the day. Following the presentation of the budget on February 1, 2025, the Sensex gained 5.39 points to close at 77,505.96, while the Nifty 50 slipped 26.25 points to trade at 23,482.15.

The market declined due to global market concerns and the impact of budget announcements. However, Sun Pharma and some railway stocks saw good gains.

2024: Capital gains tax spoils the atmosphere

The market witnessed significant volatility during Budget Day 2024. As soon as the capital gains tax was mentioned, investors began selling. As a result, the Sensex fell nearly 1,200 points and the Nifty fell more than 400 points.

There was a slight recovery later. The Sensex fell 106.81 points to 71,645.30, while the Nifty 50 slipped 28.20 points to 21,697.50.

2023: Bright start, weak finish

The market started strong on Budget Day 2023. The Sensex rose by more than 1,200 points to cross 60,000. However, this gain was largely lost by the end of the day. At the end of the trading day, the Sensex jumped 158.18 points to close at 59,708.08. The Nifty 50 fell 45.85 points to end the day at 17,616.30.

2022: Market shows strong strength

The stock market saw a strong rally on Budget Day 2022. The Sensex rose 848.40 points to close at 58,862.57. The Nifty rose 237 points to 17,576.85. During this period, significant buying was seen in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, FMCG, metals, and IT.

2021: A great year for investors

Budget Day 2021 was a strong day for the stock market. The Sensex surged 2314.84 points, or nearly 5%, to close at 48,600.61. The Nifty 50 also recorded a strong gain of 646.60 points.

The Nifty 50 closed the day at 14,281.20, providing investors with a significant opportunity to make profits.