Finance Minister Sitharaman to Present Union Budget 2026 Amid Sectoral Expectations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, marking her ninth consecutive budget presentation. Industry leaders across sectors including electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, oil and gas, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, banking, and education have shared their expectations, emphasizing growth, policy support, and tax measures amid global uncertainties and India's focus on self-reliance. This budget is also the second full budget of the current government’s third term.