Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Union Budget 2026 on 1 February

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present India's Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, 1 February, marking the first Sunday budget presentation. This will be her ninth consecutive budget and the 88th since independence. Key sectors expected to benefit include MSMEs, defence, railways, infrastructure, and green energy. The budget session will run from 28 January to 2 April 2026, with phased sittings to facilitate parliamentary debate. Experts and stakeholders anticipate income tax reforms and policy support across various industries.