India's 2026 Budget Session Announced
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jan 09, 2026
The announcement of the Budget session and the presentation of the Union Budget by Nirmala Sitharaman are significant for financial markets in India, as they provide clarity on the government's fiscal plans and economic outlook. The Economic Survey, to be tabled by V. Anantha Nageswaran, will also offer crucial insights into the state of the economy, influencing investor sentiment and policy expectations.
The Budget session of the Parliament of India for 2026 is scheduled to be held from January 28 to April 2, in two phases. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the dates, which were approved by President Droupadi Murmu. The session will begin with an address by Droupadi Murmu to a joint session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the 2025-26 financial year on February 1, which falls on a Sunday, a rare occurrence for a parliamentary sitting. The Economic Survey, outlining the state of the economy, will be tabled on January 29 by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran. This annual financial exercise is crucial for India's economic planning and policy direction.
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