Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman to Present 9th Consecutive Budget on Feb 1 at 11 AM

• Union Budget 2026 will be presented on Sunday, February 1, at 11 AM, confirmed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
• This will be Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth consecutive budget, bringing her close to Morarji Desai's record.
• The budget presentation on February 1 at 11 AM has been a standard tradition since 2017, shifting from the earlier February 28 date.
• Union Budget 2026 marks the 88th budget since India's independence and will outline the government's financial priorities.
• India's real GDP growth is estimated at 7.4% for FY 2025-26, forming the basis for the upcoming budget's economic framework.

Why It Matters: Nirmala Sitharaman will present her 9th consecutive Union Budget on Feb 1, setting new records and outlining India's economic future.