Union Budget 2026, Jan. 22 -- Amid all the geopolitical noise, investors' focus is on the mega-policy event- the Union Budget 2026 for the financial year 2026-2027 (FY27), which the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present on February 1.

Market participants expect the government to announce measures that can propel economic growth without compromising on fiscal prudence.

Expectations are high that the Finance Minister will announce measures to boost consumption, support manufacturing, and accelerate economic growth. Markets will cheer a Budget that prioritises structural growth over short-term populism.

Let's take a look at five key announcements retail investors should watch

An increased focus on fiscal consolidation will be ...