Sensex, Nifty Rise Ahead of Union Budget

India’s stock markets continued their upward trend on Thursday, as the Sensex and Nifty recovered after a cautious start to the day. This marked their third consecutive day of gains, showing that investor confidence is gradually improving ahead of the Union Budget 2026, which is scheduled for this weekend.

The positive market sentiment was supported by the recently released Economic Survey 2026, which projected India’s real GDP growth to be between 6.8% and 7.2% for the financial year 2026–27. This growth forecast gave investors hope about the country’s economic prospects and helped lift the stock indices.

Experts noted that despite some caution at the start of trading, buying activity picked up as investors reacted to the upbeat economic outlook. The survey highlighted areas such as infrastructure, industry, and consumption as potential drivers of growth, giving markets further confidence.

Overall, the Sensex and Nifty gains reflect optimism among investors, who are eagerly waiting to see what the Union Budget 2026 will bring in terms of policies, reforms, and fiscal measures. Analysts believe that the combination of strong economic growth projections and expected budgetary support could keep the markets on a positive path in the near term.