Budget 2026-27 Today: Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Her 9th Consecutive Budget, When And Where To Watch? Check

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, February 1.

This is her ninth consecutive budget speech, a rare milestone in Indian parliamentary history. It is also significant because the Union Budget is being presented on a Sunday, something not seen in recent years.

Expectations are high as the budget is likely to outline the government's economic priorities for the year ahead.

Focus Areas in Budget 2026

This year's Union Budget is expected to focus on several key sectors that drive economic growth and employment. These include railways, infrastructure, urban development, manufacturing, automobiles, defence, electronics, MSMEs, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.

Taxpayers and businesses are also hopeful for relief measures, incentives for priority industries, and steps to boost consumption and investment.

Date and Time of the Budget Speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the 2026-27 financial year on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The budget speech will begin at 11:00 am, following a long-standing parliamentary tradition.

The speech will take place in the Lok Sabha.

Where to Watch Budget 2026 Live

Viewers can watch the Budget 2026 speech live across multiple platforms. The broadcast will be available on Sansad TV via YouTube in several languages. State-run Doordarshan channels will also air the live proceedings from Parliament.

In addition, the speech can be streamed on the official Union Budget website, indiabudget.gov.in, as well as on the social media platforms of the Ministry of Finance and the Press Information Bureau.

Several news websites and digital platforms will also provide live updates and analysis throughout the day.

Key Dates of the Budget Session

The Budget Session of Parliament began on January 28 with a joint address by President Droupadi Murmu to both Houses. On January 29, the Finance Minister presented the Economic Survey 2026, offering an overview of the state of the Indian economy.

The first part of the Budget Session will conclude on February 13. The second phase will begin on March 9, and the session will end on April 2, after which both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will be adjourned sine die.

What to Expect from Budget 2026

According to earlier reports, the government is expected to continue its focus on economic growth through higher public spending, support for MSMEs, infrastructure expansion, and green energy initiatives. There is also likely to be an emphasis on sustaining consumption growth while managing fiscal discipline.

As Nirmala Sitharaman rises to deliver her ninth budget, the focus will remain on how the government balances growth, reform, and relief in a challenging global and domestic environment.