Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Ninth Consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1, marking her ninth consecutive budget and a rare Sunday presentation. The Economic Survey will precede the budget on January 31. Parliament's budget session runs from January 28 to April 2. Experts expect focus on ease of doing business and women's opportunities. Stock exchanges will remain open during the budget day, reflecting its economic significance amid the Modi government's third term.