The Union Budget 2026, also known as the Annual Financial Statement, outlines the Government of India’s plan for the upcoming fiscal year. It presented to Parliament on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11 am. This marks the first time in history that the budget presented on a Sunday, following the February 1 tradition established in recent years.
Union Budget 2026 will present on 1 Feb
During a media briefing, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed the date and time for the budget presentation for the fiscal year 2026-27. The first phase of the budget session will start with President Droupadi Murmu’s address on January 28 and end on February 13.
This phase followed by a recess before a second phase begins on March 9 and runs until April 2, as announced by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on January 9.
When and where to watch the budget?
You can watch the live telecast of the Union Budget 2026 presentation on February 1 at 11 am on the official parliament channel, Sansad TV. Viewers can also follow Hindustan Times for live and detailed coverage. The telecast will be available on various news channels and social media platforms like YouTube and X.
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