The Union Budget has long been a significant influencer in the Indian market, often synonymous with heightened market volatility. Over the past 24 years, specifically during budget sessions on February 1, data reveals that only in 7 instances did the Indian market move less than 1 percent on the budget day.

In the most recent budget session on February 1, 2023, Indian indices experienced a mixed outcome after an extremely volatile session. The Sensex closed 158 points, or 0.27 percent, higher at 59,708.08, while the Nifty ended at 17,616.30, down 46 points, or 0.26 percent. Notably, this marked the first time since 2018 that Indian indices moved less than one percent on the budget day, with the market ending nearly flat in 2018, down just 0.1 percent.

Examining t…