Budget 2021: Market Reaction LIVE Updates

Mumbai: Ahead of the Union Budget 2021-22 presentation in Parliament on Monday, the BSE benchmark Sensex surged over 443 points and the NSE Nifty advanced 115 points in opening trade. The 30-share Sensex was trading higher by 443.06 points or 0.96 per cent at 46,728.83; and the broader Nifty was up 114.85 points or 0.84 per cent at 13,749.45. Also Read – Why Did Nirmala Sitharaman Wear a Red Saree to Present Budget 2021? Read on

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, ONGC, Titan and HDFC Bank were prominent gainers. Also Read – Gold Price Today 1 February 2021: Yellow Metal Prices Fall to Rs 47,960 Per 10 gm, Silver at Rs 69,800 Per kg

Of the Sensex constituents, 16 shares were trading in the green. Also Read – Budget 2021 Expectations LIVE: Here’s How Sitharaman’s Budget is Likely to Impact Aam Aadmi’s Pocket

On Friday, the Sensex had closed 588.59 points or 1.26 per cent lower at 46,285.77, and the Nifty had settled 182.95 points or 1.32 per cent down at 13,634.60.

Over the previous six sessions, the Sensex has lost 3,506.35 points or 7.04 per cent, and the Nifty has shed 1,010.10 points or 6.89 per cent.