Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 on 1 February, marking her ninth consecutive Budget speech and setting a rare record in India’s parliamentary history. This will also be the first time in at least a decade that the Union Budget is being presented on a Sunday.
Ahead of the Budget, Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament on 29 January. Often seen as the policy blueprint for the Union Budget, the Survey reaffirmed confidence in India’s growth prospects while flagging risks arising from global economic uncertainties. It underscored the need for sustained reforms to shield the economy from external shocks while strengthening domestic demand and investment.
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