Republic Day 2026: NSE, BSE, and MCX shut for trading on Monday, January 26

Commodity exchange MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India) will also remain closed.

India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day today.

In her address to the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that amidst geopolitical tensions escalating across multiple continents, India is spreading the message of peace in the world, which is crucial to secure the future of humanity.

The President spoke about various issues, including Operation Sindoor and women's empowerment, and also touched upon the topics of Vande Mataram and the growing economy of the country.

President Murmu outlined India's position as a "messenger" of peace while reinforcing the ancient civilisational commitment to universal harmony.

"In our tradition, we have been offering prayers for peace to prevail in the entire universe. The future of humanity can remain secure only if there is peace in the whole world.

77th Republic Day parade to witness many firsts

According to a PTI report, the sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' will be the dominant theme of this year's Republic Day Parade, with enclosure backdrops along the Kartavya Path displaying old paintings illustrating the opening stanzas of the National Song and floral artworks at the main stage paying homage to its composer, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

In a departure from traditional practice, 'VVIP' and other labels, used earlier for enclosures at the parade venue, will not be used. Instead, all enclosures have been named after Indian rivers, senior officials of the defence ministry said on Friday.

These include Beas, Brahmaputra, Chambal, Chenab, Gandak, Ganga, Ghagra, Godavari, Sindhu, Jhelum, Kaveri, Kosi, Krishna, Mahanadi, Narmada, Pennar, Periyar, Ravi, Sone, Sutlej, Teesta, Vaigai, and Yamuna, they said.

Similarly, for the Beating Retreat Ceremony on January 29, enclosures will be named on Indian instruments -- bansuri, damaru, ektara, esraj, mridangam, nagada, pakhawaj, santoor, sarangi, sarinda, sarod, shehnai, sitar, surbahar, tabla and veena.

77th Republic Day: Chief Guests

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa will be the chief guests at the parade.

Defence Secretary RK Singh, in a press briefing at the South Block, shared the broader contours of the 77th Republic Day celebrations that will see many firsts this time.

Q3 earnings, Budget FY27 to influence market this week

The normal trading at the bourses will resume on Tuesday, January 27.

Market participants are gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 will grab the limelight.

Moreover, the trading activity of foreign investors, the rupee-dollar trend and global trade-related developments would also influence trading in the markets, experts said.

The Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The NSE and BSE will conduct live trading on Sunday, February 1, when the Budget is presented.

"This week is packed with important domestic and global triggers. On the domestic front, markets will track industrial production data, government budget-related fiscal indicators, and weekly foreign exchange reserves.

Sachin Neema, Fund Manager at Garud Investment Managers, said, while the ongoing earnings season has been a mixed bag so far, all eyes will be on the FM’s Budget speech on February 1 and its proposals for sectors given the delay in the US-India trade agreement and the falling rupee.

"Beyond fiscal arithmetic, the Union Budget is expected to sustain its focus on supporting MSMEs facing tariff-related external pressures, pursue further rationalisation of customs duties, maintain its emphasis on capital expenditure, and explore measures to incentivise job creation," Namrata Mittal, CFA, Chief Economist, SBI Mutual Fund, said on Budget expectations.

Provided there are no major tax shocks, the equity market is likely to see only limited impact from this year’s Budget, Mittal added.