Budget 2026 speech date, time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on February 1, 2026.
The Union Budget 2026 will mark FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget presentation, making her the first finance minister in India to achieve this milestone. She will also become the first finance minister to present a Union Budget on a Sunday, adding to the historic significance of the occasion.
Budget 2026 date and time
Finance Minister Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1. Her budget speech is expected to begin around 11 AM.
Budget 2026: Which sectors are in spotlight?
2026 Budget is expected to focus largely on manufacturing, defence, renewable energy, MSME and the auto sector. The Budget allocates funds to all sectors and ministries to boost India’s growth and development. Urban development, artificial intelligence, electronics, railays and agriculture can be some other areas of focus.
Why is this Budget important?
The upcoming Budget is expected to outline measures to support growth, boost self-reliance, and safeguard the Indian economy from external shocks like US tariffs and geopolitical tensions. It also comes at a time when the government is balancing fiscal discipline with the need for continued public spending.
Although the finance ministry shifted to Kartavya Bhawan in 2025, Budget documents continue to be printed at the historic North Block, which houses the required secure printing facilities. The process is carried out under strict confidentiality, with access tightly controlled.
Income tax slabs Union Budget 2026 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026–27 on Februray 1 (Sunday), with income tax changes expected to be among the most closely watched announcements. As the government balances growth priorities with fiscal discipline, taxpayers, salaried professionals, businesses, and investors will be keenly tracking what the Budget holds for personal taxation, rebates, deductions, and tax slabs.
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Ahead of the speech, expectations are high that the government may provide relief to the middle class through revised tax slabs, higher standard deduction, or expanded benefits under the new tax regime.
Markets, households, and corporates will be looking for clarity on whether the government prioritises lower tax burden or increased public spending on infrastructure, manufacturing, and social welfare.
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Taxpayers and markets are also keenly focused on potential announcements related to income tax slabs, standard deductions, capital gains, savings incentives, and relief measures for senior citizens. Support for agriculture, rural demand, healthcare, and social sectors is expected to feature prominently, especially amid concerns over employment and income distribution.
The opposition, however, has questioned the inclusiveness of recent growth trends, arguing that economic gains have not been evenly shared. Unemployment and rural distress remain central themes, with sharp criticism over proposed changes to employment schemes.
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