Budget 2026 dates, Jan. 14 -- Every year, people across India wait eagerly for the decisions announced during Union Budget, which is presented by the Finance Minister typically on 1 February.

This time, Budget 2026 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Centre has already notified the schedule for the Budget Session, under which the Union Budget 2026 will be presented.

The Union Budget is an annual exercise when the finance minister lays forth the year's financial statement before both Houses of the Parliament under Article 112 of the Constitution of India. The Budget typically contains the estimated annual receipts and expenditure of the following financial year.

The Union Budget also announces tax amendment pro...