Sat Feb 01 23:21:49 IST 2025: ## Budget Day Jitters: Indian Markets Open Slightly Up Ahead of Sitharaman’s Speech
**Mumbai, India** – Indian stock markets opened with a slight increase this morning, displaying cautious optimism ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation of the Union Budget. While both the Sensex and Nifty began trading in positive territory, market experts anticipate increased volatility once the budget speech commences. Recent days have seen a bullish trend in the market, with the Sensex and Nifty experiencing consecutive days of gains. However, investor sentiment remains tempered by global uncertainties. The pre-budget session indicates a wait-and-see approach from investors, with the market’s direction expected to be largely influenced by the contents of the Union Budget.
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