Union Budget 2026–27 will presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha at Parliament House, New Delhi, on Sunday, 1 February 2026, starting at 11 am IST, marking the first time India’s annual Budget was tabled on a Sunday.
The live telecast will available on Sansad TV, Doordarshan and official digital platforms, drawing attention from citizens, market watchers, and policy analysts ahead of general elections later this year.
Government sources highlighted that Part B of the speech – typically broader economic policy – would receive special focus, signalling a shift towards long-term reform and growth priorities. Expectations included tax relief considerations, capex commitments, and social sector spending, with both supporters and critics weighing in on likely outcomes.
Budget 2026: When, Where, and How to Watch
The Union Budget 2026 speech will be delivered at 11 am live from Parliament and streamed across multiple platforms including Sansad TV’s YouTube channel, PIB India’s YouTube and the official indiabudget.gov.in portal, ensuring broad public access.
This will mark Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget presentation, a rare feat in Indian politics.
Analysts noted that the speech is likely to place renewed emphasis on Part B – a section dedicated to the economic roadmap and reform vision that goes beyond annual allocations, making this Budget distinct in tone and strategic intent.
What Is a Union Budget Made Of?
India’s Union Budget generally comprises several parts, each with specific functions: Part A outlines detailed expenditure and receipts of the government, including tax proposals, ministry spending, and fiscal projections; Part B provides a Policy Statement, offering a wider view of the government’s economic direction, reform pathways and priorities for the medium term; followed by the Finance Bill, which enacts tax changes into law. This structure combines numerical allocations with policy signalling, making the Budget both a financial blueprint and a statement of governance philosophy.
Ahead of the speech, consultation with industry bodies, farmers’ groups and state governments shaped expectations around income tax changes, social welfare schemes, infrastructure investment and green energy commitments.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The Union Budget affects every citizen, from taxpayers and small businesses to workers and students. While economic growth and fiscal prudence are vital, so too are compassion, equity and inclusiveness in how resources are allocated.
Budgets should not merely balance numbers but reflect empathy for vulnerable populations and encourage opportunities for all.
As Budget 2026 unfolds, it is crucial for stakeholders to engage constructively, asking not just whether targets were met, but whose lives are improved, and how future policy can strengthen social cohesion.
