India Stock Market Today: Nifty50 Opens Flat, Sensex Slips 100+ Points Post Budget

India’s stock market opened on a cautious note on February 2, 2026, as investors reacted to the aftershocks of the Union Budget 2026. The Nifty50 started nearly flat, while the Sensex slipped over 100 points in early trade, signaling hesitation across Dalal Street. This muted opening followed a sharp selloff during the special Budget session a day earlier, one of the weakest Budget-day reactions seen in years.