Published 11:13 IST, February 1st 2025
Budget 2025: Stock Maket Muted, As FM Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Union Budget
On Budget Day, the market reactions swiftly follow the Budget announcements.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced her eighth consecutive Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha. "In this Budget, the proposed development measures span 10 broad areas, focussing on the poor, youth, farmers and women." FM Nirmala Sitharaman said.
On Budget Day, the market reactions swiftly follow the Budget announcements. However, historical statistics show that the market's response to the Budget typically fades within a few days."
Whether you are just beginning to trade or are an experienced trader, chances are high that you are keenly observing how the stock market is behaving after the Union Budget, which was presented today on February 1, 2025.
Over the past two decades, it has been observed that traders begin entering the stock market approximately 7-8 days after Budget Day. It takes about a week for traders to fully grasp the budget's impact. Therefore, they significantly increase their buying only after this initial period following the budget announcement.
Another factor to consider is the potential for high volatility around the budget day. This means the market can experience sharp movements both before and after the upcoming budget announcement.
Here are the reactions to the Budget by markets and industries:
Nifty Declines By 6 Points Again
Nifty has fallen by 6 points once more after a slight recovery. Sensex has gained 60 points as markets experience fluctuations following the presentation of the Union Budget in parliament.
Nifty Rises By 15 Points Amidst Market Fluctuations
Nifty rose by 15 points after dropping 20 points, continuing to fluctuate following the Budget.
Nifty Dips Again, Sensex Rises By 35 Points
The BSE Sensex rose by 35 points at 2:37 pm as the markets approached closing time following a special trading session prompted by the Union Budget presentation.
Nifty Auto Rises By 478 Points
Nifty Auto has surged by 478 points while the broader Nifty index shows a slight decline of 12 points. The auto sector saw a significant uplift following the Union Budget, with Maruti gaining 620 points.
Sensex Rises By 50 Points, Nifty Remains in the Red
Following a prolonged period of losses, the Sensex gained 50 points, while the Nifty remained down by 12 points. However, after the Budget speech concluded, the Sensex dropped by over 450 points and the Nifty fell by 150 points.
Agricultural Stocks Surge on PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Announcement
Stocks related to agriculture surged up to 13 per cent on Saturday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, covering 100 districts with low yields, modern crop intensity and below-average credit parameters.
The scrip of Kaveri Seed Co soared 13.49 per cent to Rs 1,020.70 apiece, Mangalam Seeds climbed 7.09 per cent to Rs 222, Nath Bio-Genes jumped 5.77 per cent to Rs 178.60, Dhanuka Agritech increased 2.61 per cent to Rs 1,479.35 and UPL appreciated 0.94 per cent to Rs 609 on the BSE.
Additionally, Paradeep Phosphates shares increased 2.75 per cent to Rs 115.90, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilisers appreciated 0.95 per cent to Rs 164.75, PI Industries climbed 0.85 per cent to Rs 3,512.05, Bayer Crop Science rose 0.67 per cent to Rs 5,148.25 and Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers went up 0.45 per cent to Rs 168.45 apiece on the bourse.
Coromandel International stock went up 0.11 per cent to Rs 1,812 apiece.
Railway Stocks Slide Up to 6% Decline Post Budget 2025
Railway stocks dropped by up to 6% following the absence of significant announcements for the sector. Companies such as Rail Vikas Nigam, Titagarh Rail Systems, Ircon International, IRFC, Texmaco Rail & Engineering, and Jupiter Wagons saw declines of up to 6%.
Sensex Drops By 300 Points, Nifty 50 Falls Below 23,500; FMCG and Auto Stocks Surge
Sensex fell by 300 points, with Nifty 50 dropping below 23,500 after the Budget speech. Midcap and smallcap indices also showed lower trading. In sectors, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Auto saw gains, while Nifty IT, Nifty Metals, Nifty Financial Services, and Nifty PSU Banks experienced declines.
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran Says, "It's a Very Disappointing Budget
"The Budget seems to be like that, it's planned in such a way to woo the voters for Delhi, especially the Delhi elections coming on 5th February. The FM has given a big exemption saying that for Rs 12 Lakhs, there is no tax. Then she goes on to say that there is a slab of 10% for Rs 8-12 Lakhs. So, it is very confusing. I think the devil is in the details. She tries to promise the voters there is exemption of tax till Rs 12 Lakhs but this is not simple and straightforward. They have to claim in TDS and all these things...So, basically it's a let-down for the middle class once again. The middle class seems to be have been cheated by the FM once again. The infrastructure is not going for the rest of the country, it is going only towards Bihar because there are elections in Bihar this year...There is not a single word for Tamil Nadu or any other southern states." he said. (ANI)
Markets Fluctuate After Budget Speech
The BSE Sensex dropped by 452 points, and the Nifty fell by 150 points as the market experienced fluctuations following the presentation of Union Budget 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Healthcare Index in Green
During the Union Budget presentation, the NSE Nifty has turned negative, with only the healthcare sectoral index in the green. The healthcare index rose by 14 points as of 12:05 pm, while the overall Nifty index declined by 98 points. The Sensex also recorded a decrease of 57 points.
Sensex Falls
Initially, Nifty and Sensex had risen by 120 and 319 points respectively at the start of the Budget. However, they sharply declined as the Finance Minister's speech progressed.
Sensex Rises By 216 Points, Nifty Goes Up Further by 65 Points
Sensex rose by 216 points, and Nifty gained an additional 65 points as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began presenting the Union Budget, with a particular emphasis on government policies aimed at enhancing and supporting the agricultural sector.
Titan, Nestle, and HCL Tech hit Sensex bottom
Budget 2025: Titan (down by 61.30 points), Nestle (down by 25.40 points) and HCL Tech (down by 12 points)
Insurance Stocks Show Gains:
LIC, SBI Life, and other counters surge by up to 5%.
Insurance FDI hiked from 74% to 100%
Updated 16:16 IST, February 1st 2025