Budget 2026: Halwa Ceremony to Kickstart Printing, Focus on 'Developed India'

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1.
• The budget is anticipated to bolster India's self-reliance and the 'Developed India 2047' vision amidst global uncertainties.
• Industry leaders from sectors like EV, AI, real estate, and healthcare expect policy steps for growth and infrastructure empowerment.
• The traditional 'Halwa Ceremony' next week will mark the start of budget document printing, followed by isolation for involved personnel.
• Budget printing occurs in strict secrecy in the North Block basement, with officials isolated until the presentation to prevent leaks.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026, focusing on 'Developed India', will begin printing after the Halwa Ceremony with strict secrecy.