Union Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, February 1, marking her 9th consecutive and 88th budget since Independence.

According to brokerage firm Bajaj Broking, the government's overarching focus appears to be on sustaining structural growth while revitalising domestic demand.

This follows recent policy moves such as GST rationalisation and the sweeping income tax relief announced in the previous Budget, all while maintaining fiscal prudence.

"Against a backdrop of ongoing geopolitical instability and tariff -related disruptions, the government is expected to carefully balance its long - term infrastructure ambitions with the near - term imperative of cushion...