Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present ninth consecutive Union Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in Parliament today,  creating history by delivering her ninth consecutive budget. With this, she will become the first finance minister in India to achieve this milestone, reflecting continuity in economic leadership since she assumed office in 2019.

The budget presentation will take place in the Lok Sabha at 11 a.m., marking a key moment in the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament. The annual financial statement will outline the government’s estimates of revenue and expenditure for the upcoming fiscal year and lay out policy priorities amid evolving domestic and global economic conditions.

Along with the budget speech, Sitharaman is expected to table statutory documents mandated under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, including the Medium-Term Fiscal Policy Statement and the Macro-Economic Framework Statement. She will also seek permission to introduce the Finance Bill, 2026, which provides the legal backing for the government’s taxation and spending proposals.

This year’s budget follows the tabling of the Economic Survey 2025–26, which reviewed India’s economic performance and provided the analytical foundation for the government’s fiscal roadmap. Key announcements related to capital expenditure, fiscal deficit targets, and sectoral allocations are expected to draw close attention from policymakers, industry leaders, and economists.

A notable aspect of Budget Day this year is that stock markets will remain open for trading, despite the presentation falling on a Sunday, allowing investors to respond immediately to policy signals and announcements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously described Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget as a significant moment in India’s parliamentary and economic history. Since taking charge, the finance minister has steered the country’s fiscal policy through major global disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting geopolitical challenges.

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The Union Budget 2026–27 is expected to be closely watched for its approach to economic growth, fiscal discipline, employment generation, and support for key sectors, as India continues its push toward long-term economic stability and development.