Nirmala Sitharaman Sets Historic Budget Record: 9th Consecutive Presentation

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 today at 11 AM.
• She is presenting the country's budget for the ninth consecutive time, a first in Indian parliamentary history.
• This achievement places her alongside finance stalwarts like Morarji Desai and Manmohan Singh.
• The budget is being presented on a Sunday, a rare occurrence happening after 26 years; previously, Yashwant Sinha presented on a Sunday in 1999.
• The nation, especially the middle class and salaried individuals, awaits announcements on taxes, railways, and women's welfare.

Why It Matters: Nirmala Sitharaman makes history by presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget, a record in India.