FM Sitharaman Likely to Present Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1

• FM Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026, a Sunday, according to CNBC-TV18 sources.
• This will mark Sitharaman's eighth consecutive Union Budget, matching Morarji Desai's tally of eight Budgets.
• The presentation on February 1 continues the tradition since 2017 for faster parliamentary approval and implementation by April 1.
• Presenting the Budget on a weekend is not unprecedented, with Sitharaman and Arun Jaitley having done so previously.
• Official announcement for the Budget Session dates is still awaited.

Why It Matters: FM Sitharaman is set to present her 8th consecutive Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, a Sunday.