Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present Union Budget 2026 today, February 1. This will be her ninth consecutive budget speech under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is the first time in India’s fiscal history that the budget will be presented on a Sunday.
According to the Economic Survey 2026 tabled on Thursday, India’s economy is projected to grow 7.4 per cent in financial year 2026 (FY26) and 6.8-7.2 per cent in FY27, driven by regulatory reforms, a strong macroeconomic base, and a renewed call for private sector investment.