Budget 2026 on Sunday: Sitharaman Nears History with 9th Consecutive Budget

• Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, 2026, a rare weekend presentation.
• Parliament's Budget Session begins January 28 with President's address; Economic Survey on January 29.
• The session will be held in two phases: January 28-February 13 and March 9-April 2.
• Nirmala Sitharaman is set to become the first FM to present nine consecutive budgets, nearing Morarji Desai's record of 10.
• India's real GDP growth is projected at 7.4% for FY 2025-26, influencing the budget framework.

Why It Matters: FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2026 on a Sunday, making history with her 9th consecutive budget.