Where and when can you view the Budget Presentation:
The Budget speech will be broadcast live on Sansad TV, Doordarshan (DD National) and several other news channels and platforms.
Online live streaming will be available on Sansad TV YouTube channel, Press Information Bureau (PIB) YouTube channel and indiabudget.gov.in.
Also read: Budget 2026: History of the Union Budget from 1947 to 2026
The Budget Presentation starts at 11:00 am
Follow our live blog for all the latest news, reaction and analysis from Budget 2026.
Budget 2026: Key facts and scoops
* The FY27 budget will be the ninth consecutive budget to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
* The stock exchanges are holding a special trading session today on the occasion of the Budget presentation.
* Morarji Desai presented ten budgets spread over two periods: six between 1959-1964 and four between 1967-1969.
* Among recent finance ministers, P. Chidambaram presented nine budgets while Pranab Mukherjee presented eight.
- February 1, 2026 6:49 AM
Budget 2026: Budget borrowing will set the tone for bond yields in FY27
Interest rates on loans and debt investments are determined more by supply and demand in the bond market than by movements in the RBI repo rate. Despite a 125 basis point repo cut, government and corporate bond yields have barely fallen, underscoring the government’s borrowing role. The Union budget deficit targets, borrowing levels and mix for fiscal years 26 and 27 will be important clues. Higher deficits and borrowing can push up interest rates, hurting bond prices but improving future returns.
- February 1, 2026 6:23 AM
Who is who in the Ministry of Finance team that is drawing up the 2026-2027 budget
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins putting the finishing touches on her record ninth consecutive budget, she is being assisted by an experienced team of bureaucrats from the Finance Ministry.
Budget 2026-2027: Officials behind Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Union Budget
As Prime Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares the 2026-2027 budget, meet the top finance ministry officials who shape tax policy, spending plans and reforms.
- February 1, 2026 6:05 AM
Nirmala Sitharaman, the longest-serving finance minister, presents the ninth budget in a row
Nirmala Sitharaman, the longest-serving finance minister, presents the ninth budget in a row
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will present her ninth consecutive budget on Sunday, is the longest-serving finance minister to hold the post continuously.
- February 1, 2026 5:48 am
Budget 2026: History of the Union Budget from 1947 to 2026
History of the budget (1947-2026): who led as finance ministers?
History of Union Budget in India: Here is a list of the Finance Ministers of India since Independence who presented the Union Budget from 1947 to 2026.
- February 1, 2026 5:42 am
2026 Budget Insights: Five Budget Pointers to Watch For
Budget: 5 budget cues to pay attention to
Discover five crucial budget signals that will indirectly influence investment decisions in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
- February 1, 2026 5:37 AM
Budget insights for 2026: India holds the line as other countries cut back on fiscal prudence
India is holding the line, while other countries are cutting back on their fiscal prudence
India’s cautious budget stands in stark contrast to global profligacy, leaving the country favorably positioned amid rising debt burdens in major economies.
Published on February 1, 2026
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