New Delhi: The stage is set for one of the most anticipated financial events of the year. Tomorrow, February 1, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. In a rare occurrence, Parliament will convene on a Sunday to witness the presentation.
As taxpayers await relief and industries look for stimulus, all eyes will be on the clock at 11:00 AM.
The Schedule: Date & Time
- Date: February 1, 2026 (Tomorrow, Sunday).
- Start Time: 11:00 AM IST.
- Duration: The speech typically lasts between 90 minutes to 2 hours.
- Pre-Budget Ritual: Before heading to Parliament, the Finance Minister will meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the traditional “curd and sugar” ceremony to seek approval.
Where to Watch LIVE?
Citizens can catch the minute-by-minute telecast on multiple platforms:
- Television: Sansad TV and Doordarshan (DD News) will broadcast the speech live. Private news channels (Times Now, NDTV, Republic, etc.) will also carry the feed.
- Online: The official YouTube channels of Sansad TV, PIB India, and Doordarshan.
- Mobile App: The “Union Budget Mobile App” (available on Android/iOS) will provide the live speech and subsequent documents for download.
What to Expect?
This will be Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget presentation. Following the Economic Survey tabled on Thursday, Jan 29, expectations are high for:
- Income Tax Relief: A potential hike in the Standard Deduction to ₹1 Lakh.
- Defence Push: Increased allocation for border infrastructure and modernization.
- Railway Modernization: Expanded funding for the ‘Kavach’ safety system and new Vande Bharat corridors.
Key Highlights
| Event | Union Budget 2026-27 Presentation |
| Time | 11:00 AM Tomorrow (Feb 1) |
| Day | Sunday |
| Platform | Sansad TV, DD News, YouTube |
FAQ Section
A1: The Union Budget is strictly scheduled for February 1 to ensure the legislative process (passing of financial bills) is completed before the new financial year begins on April 1. When Feb 1 falls on a Sunday, Parliament convenes for a special sitting rather than delaying the process.
A2: While there is no fixed time, FM Sitharaman’s speeches generally range from 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Her longest speech was in 2020 (2 hours 42 minutes).
A3: You can download the full budget documents from the official website http://www.indiabudget.gov.in or the Union Budget Mobile App immediately after the speech concludes.
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