NEW DELHI, INDIA — The Union Budget 2026–27 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, 2026, marking a rare Sunday budget and her ninth consecutive Budget presentation before Parliament’s Lok Sabha. The speech a key economic event watched closely by businesses, taxpayers, investors and households nationwide is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Indian Standard Time from Parliament House in New Delhi, where she will outline the government’s fiscal policies, revenue estimates, spending priorities and proposed reforms for the upcoming financial year.
Date, Time and Significance
The Union Budget speech will be delivered on February 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. IST in the Lok Sabha, where Sitharaman will table the annual financial statement as required by the Constitution. This year’s presentation is notable because it falls on a Sunday for the first time in India’s history, drawing even wider national attention. The address typically lasts around one to one-and-a-half hours and sets the tone for economic policy on tax structure, infrastructure funding, defence, agriculture, healthcare and other key sectors.
Where to Watch the Budget 2026 Live
Viewers across India will be able to watch the Budget speech live on television and digital platforms. On television, the official broadcast will be available on Sansad TV and Doordarshan (DD News), which will carry the live telecast directly from Parliament. For online audiences, the speech will be streamed live from 11 a.m. on official government platforms including Sansad TV’s YouTube channel, PIB India’s YouTube channel, the Union Budget website indiabudget.gov.in, and the Finance Ministry’s social media pages. Several major news websites will also embed the live stream and provide minute-by-minute updates as the finance minister speaks.
What Happens After the Speech
Once the live presentation concludes, the full Budget documents, including detailed policy proposals, revenue projections, taxation changes and expenditure plans, will be made available on official portals such as indiabudget.gov.in and via government YouTube channels for later viewing. Analysts and media outlets will follow up with expert commentary and breakdowns of the speech, helping viewers understand how the announcements may affect markets, businesses and individual taxpayers.