India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament today, marking her ninth consecutive budget speech, in addition to one interim budget. The budget comes at a critical moment for the Indian economy, when the government looks to sustain strong growth while keeping inflation in check.

This comes amid global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions.

Sitharaman is scheduled to begin her Budget 2026 speech in the Lok Sabha on Feb 1, Sunday, at 11:00 am.

While the budget is presented on this date every year, February 1 this time falls on a Sunday, making the occasion a rare one.

Traditionally, the budget address lasts between 90 and 120 minutes, after which...