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Budget 2026 Date and Time: When will FM Nirmala Sitharaman present the budget today?

Union Budget 2026 Date and Time: On Tuesday, January 27, the Halwa ceremony was held at the Budget Press in North Block. The ceremony marks the final stage of the budget preparation process for the Union Budget 2026-27.

2 min readUpdated: Feb 1, 2026 09:52 AM IST

Union Budget 2026-27 (Image generated using AI)

Union Budget 2026 Date: The Budget Session of Parliament began on January 28 and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, April 2, 2026. During this period, both Houses will adjourn for a recess from Friday, February 13, 2026, and reassemble on Monday, March 9, 2026, to allow the Standing Committees to examine the Demands for Grants of various Ministries and Departments and submit their reports.

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Parliament Budget session 2026

The Budget Session 2026 will provide a total of 30 sittings (13 sittings in first part and 17 sittings in second part) spread over a period of 65 days. However, one important thing is when the Union Budget 2026 will be presented and who will present it.

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Budget 2026 date and time

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive budget today, February 1 at around 11 am.

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Halwa ceremony 2026, Halwa ceremony before budget

On Tuesday, January 27, the Halwa ceremony was held at the Budget Press in North Block. The ceremony marks the final stage of the budget preparation process for the Union Budget 2026-27. At the Halwa Ceremony, the Union Finance Minister was accompanied by the Secretaries of all the Departments under the Ministry of Finance and other senior officers involved in Budget preparation.

PM Modi on Budget session 2026

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the country’s first woman Finance Minister, is presenting the budget for the ninth consecutive time in Parliament, registering a proud moment in India’s parliamentary history. He remarked that while national attention naturally turns towards the Budget, the identity of this government has been Reform, Perform, and Transform.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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