Union Budget 2026 Tabled: Nirmala Sitharaman Makes History with Ninth Straight Budget, First-Ever Sunday Presentation

New Delhi,01 Feb: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is currently presenting the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament, marking her ninth consecutive budget under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a historic first, as the budget is being delivered on a Sunday.

The budget presentation is underway, with key announcements and policy measures being unveiled in the House. Readers are advised to stay tuned for live updates on major allocations, tax proposals, and sector-wise initiatives as the speech progresses.

The presentation comes amid an optimistic economic outlook. According to the Economic Survey 2026 tabled on Thursday, India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.4 per cent in FY26 and between 6.8 and 7.2 per cent in FY27, driven by sustained regulatory reforms, a strong macroeconomic foundation, and a renewed push for private sector investment.

This live coverage will be updated as Finance Minister Sitharaman outlines the government’s fiscal roadmap and key priorities for the coming financial year.