The Union Budget of India for 2026-27, the annual financial statement outlining the government’s revenue, spending priorities, tax proposals and economic agenda, is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on Sunday, 1 February 2026 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This date continues a long-standing tradition of tabling the Union Budget on 1 February, even though it falls on a Sunday this year.
The Budget Session of Parliament is expected to begin on 28 January 2026 and run through early April, comprising two phases where lawmakers will debate and review the budget proposals before approval.
Alongside the Budget, the Economic Survey, a pre-budget report detailing India’s economic performance and outlook, is likely to be presented during the session, informing discussions on policy priorities for the coming year.
This year’s Budget is being closely watched by businesses, investors and citizens alike for tax reform expectations, spending plans for infrastructure, healthcare, education and support for sectors like manufacturing and startups, as stakeholders await announcements designed to drive economic growth and job creation.The Union Budget outlines how the government plans to allocate resources to balance fiscal prudence with developmental spending while setting the economic course for the year beginning 1 April 2026.
