According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules, banks across India are open on the first, third, and fifth (if any) Saturdays of every month. Banks don't operate on all second and fourth Saturdays ...
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain open on February 1 despite it being a Saturday, due to the Union budget presentation.
The Indian stock market has witnessed a pre-budget rally with Sensex and Nifty crossing 77,500 and 24,500 marks. On the budget day, brokerage Prabhudas Lilladher recommended BUY for three stocks.