Finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman to present Union Budget 2026-27 today at 11 am in Loksabha, get live updates here

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in Parliament today, Sunday, February 1. The budget speech will begin at 11 a.m. IST. This will be the first time the annual Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday. Following the budget, all related documents will be presented in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

This will be Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth consecutive budget. This time, the budget is expected to emphasize policy continuity and long-term economic priorities, rather than any major surprises or sensational announcements. Experts believe the government will make decisions that maintain economic stability and address future growth needs.

According to economists, Budget 2026-27 is expected to see a significant increase in capital expenditure (capex), although this growth may be somewhat moderate compared to the rapid pace of spending growth after the pandemic. Sectors such as railways, renewable energy, power transmission, defense, and urban transport are likely to receive priority. Furthermore, interest-free loans for state infrastructure projects may also be continued.

The Union Budget 2026 will be presented today in the Lok Sabha at the Parliament House in New Delhi. The Finance Minister's budget speech is expected to last approximately 60 to 90 minutes.

The Budget speech will be broadcast live on Doordarshan and Sansad TV starting at 11 a.m. Live streaming will also be available on digital platforms, including Sansad TV's YouTube channel, PIB India's YouTube channel, and other official government websites, including IndiaBudget.gov.in.

Along with this, you can also read every moment updates related to the budget on IANSlive.in.

According to experts, income tax will be a key issue in this budget, although major changes to tax slabs are unlikely after the relief provided to the middle class last year. The government's main focus is likely to be on capital expenditure, job creation, and boosting manufacturing.

The budget is expected to encourage labor-intensive industries and strengthen skill development and training programs to create jobs. Additionally, the government may review and announce improvements to PLI schemes to boost manufacturing capacity, exports, and employment.

Additionally, support may be increased for renewable energy, green hydrogen, battery storage and electric mobility under India's green transformation agenda.

Although FY 2027 is not a typical election year, the budget will be closely analyzed with an eye to the upcoming state elections. The budget may include some special announcements or measures for states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam.