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

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, marking her ninth consecutive budget presentation. Expectations focus on advancing India's economic goals, including support for agriculture through technology adoption and climate-resilient infrastructure. Sitharaman previously delivered India's longest budget speech in 2020. The budget is anticipated to address economic reforms, tax policies, and initiatives aimed at accelerating India's development toward self-reliance by 2047.