Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Her Ninth Consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026

India is set for a landmark moment as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026 tomorrow, making her the longest-serving finance minister to deliver consecutive budgets. This will be the second full budget of the Modi 3.0 government, following the 2024 interim and 2025 annual plans.

Sitharaman, who has steered the economy through the pandemic and global uncertainties, is expected to balance welfare spending with growth-oriented measures. Economists anticipate emphasis on employment generation, MSME support, agriculture, green economy initiatives, and infrastructure investment, alongside taxation proposals under Part B of the Budget.

The presentation, scheduled for Sunday at 11 AM, is only the second such instance in India’s history, underscoring its unique significance.

Key Highlights

• Historic Milestone: Ninth consecutive budget by Nirmala Sitharaman.
• Timing: To be presented on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11 AM.
• Focus Areas: Jobs, MSMEs, agriculture, green economy, infrastructure.
• Taxation: Detailed proposals expected in Part B of the Budget.
• Economic Context: India remains the fastest-growing major economy, despite global headwinds.
• Political Significance: Strengthens continuity in Modi 3.0’s economic agenda.

Sources: India TV , News18 , Hindustan Times , The Hindu , Live Updates – India Today