UPDATED: Feb 1, 2026 09:36 IST
Union Budget 2026 Live: Sitharaman meets President Murmu
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of heading to Parliament to present the Budget.
Budget news Live: Finance Minister stuns in Kanjeevaram
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chosen a stunning Kanjeevaram saree for her record ninth Budget. The saree originates from Tamil Nadu, the state bound for assembly polls in a few months and where the BJP has long been eyeing success.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Live: Sitharaman en route to Rashtrapati Bhavan
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman heads to the Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Droupadi Murmu before heading to Parliament to present her record ninth Budget.
Budget 2026 Live: How investors should trade today
A special trading session is being held today as the market opens on a Sunday to coincide with the presentation of the Union Budget. This unusual setup creates a rare and complicated environment for participants, particularly retail traders, who are already accustomed to heightened volatility on Budget Day. Read here
Budget news Live: Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Kartavya Bhawan, to reach Parliament soon
Budget News: Can Centre bring economy out of mess, asks Congress
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday described the Indian economy as being in a “mess” and questioned whether the government’s upcoming Union Budget would provide measures to address the situation. In a post on X, he said the Modi government can no longer hide behind the excuse of "legacy" anymore as it has been in power for the last 12 years.
Budget News Live: Nirmala Sitharaman may unveil measures to steady growth, boost manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Budget on February 1, expected to focus on sustaining growth, supporting manufacturing and jobs, and maintaining fiscal discipline. The proposals may also include reforms aimed at shielding the economy from global trade pressures, including US tariffs.
Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman to present statement of estimated receipts and expenditure
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table key fiscal documents in Parliament on Sunday as part of the government's financial roadmap for 2026–27. She will present a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for the financial year 2026–27, outlining how the Centre plans to raise and spend funds in the coming year.
Budget News Live: Will Nirmala Sitharaman offer any tax relief for middle-class? Know here
In a few hours, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth Union Budget. Budget mornings in India are usually buzzing with speculation about tax slabs, exemptions, and middle-class relief. This year, however, the build-up hasn't been quite the same. Expectations are modest, the wishlists are shorter, and the mood is far more measured. But the quiet does not mean a low-impact budget. Read here
Union Budget 2026 Live: Trade, customs reforms expected
As part of the focus on Part B, trade and customs reforms are likely to be featured prominently. A streamlined customs framework is expected to boost India's position in trade talks while bettering ease of business at home.
Budget News: Finance Minister likely to focus on Part B
Sitharaman to focus on Part B in her Budget address today, which places greater emphasis on a reform roadmap. This means immediate policy steps and long-term economic goals are expected to be in focus. Read more
Union Budget 2026 Live: In a first in India, Budget on a Sunday
The presentation of the Budget today, a Sunday, is a first in independent India's history.
Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman's address at 11 am
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to begin her Budget address at 11 am in Parliament.
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