New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 in the Parliament, marking her ninth consecutive Budget speech.

Speaking in the House the FM said, "Since we assumed office 12 years ago. India's economic trajectory has been marked by stability. This government led by PM Modi has chosen action over ambivalance, reform over rhetoric. We have pursued far-reaching structural reforms, fiscal prudence and monetary stability, while maintaining a strong thrust on public investment."

Hailing her budget Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia called the budget a progressive one.

"It is a progressive Budget that focuses on every sector of the Indian economy. It is a Budget for every citizen. Particularly,...