The Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 is set to be presented in the Lok Sabha on Sunday, February 1, while the Economic Survey will be tabled in Parliament a few days earlier, on January 29. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver the Budget for a record ninth time, continuing her tenure as one of India’s longest-serving finance ministers in recent history.
Interestingly, this will only be the second instance when the Union Budget is presented on a Sunday. The first occurrence was on February 28, 1999, when then-Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha presented the Budget for the 1999–2000 financial year. Presenting the Budget on a weekend is a rare event, primarily intended to allow for smoother parliamentary proceedings and public attention.
The Union Budget outlines the government’s revenue and expenditure plans for the upcoming financial year and serves as a key indicator of India’s economic priorities, policy directions, and reforms. Meanwhile, the Economic Survey provides a detailed review of the country’s economic performance over the past year, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available regarding the Budget proposals, key announcements, and reactions from economists and industry experts.
