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Halwa ceremony, bilingual move: 5 interesting facts about India’s Union Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union MoS Pankaj Chaudhary in a group photo after giving final touch to the Union Budget 2026–27, accompanied by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal and officials from the Ministry of Finance, at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 9:33 AM IST

From tax relief to jobs: What Indians want from Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other officials outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of the ‘Union Budget 2025-26’, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 8:34 AM IST

Tax reform to lower input duties: What to expect in Union Budget 2026-27

All eyes will be on her speech as she presents her ninth consecutive budget.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 8:52 AM IST

What time is Nirmala Sitharaman Budget 2026 speech today?

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other officials, ahead of the presentation of the ‘Union Budget 2025-26’, in New Delhi. Feb 1, 2025.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 8:12 AM IST

Budget 2026: When and where to watch Sitharaman's speech, timings and more

The Union Budget 2026 will be presented before both houses of the parliament by Nirmala Sitharaman at 11 am on February 1, Sunday.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 7:30 AM IST

Union Budget 2026 set to lay down India's ‘Reform Express’ path

The budget will align with the “Viksit Bharat” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-reliant India) goals.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 6:35 AM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman to interact with college students on Budget 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union MoS Pankaj Chaudhary in a group photo after giving final touch to the Union Budget 2026–27, accompanied by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal and officials from the Ministry of Finance, at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 6:30 AM IST

‘Ram Krishna Hari’: Supriya Sule on Sunetra Pawar becoming deputy CM | Watch

NCP leader Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, during his last rites, held with full state honours at Vidya Prathishtan ground, at Baramati in Pune district, Thursday,

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 8:07 PM IST

Exclusive: Sitharaman's Budget speech set to be unique, focus on long-term goals

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 9:34 AM IST

Union Budget 2026: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

The Union Budget 2026 will be presented in the Parliament by Nirmala Sitharaman at 11 am on February 1, Sunday.

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 2:27 PM IST

Budget 2026: Timings, key expectations and stock market update

This will be Sitharaman's ninth consecutive Budget speech.

Published on Jan 31, 2026, 12:55 PM IST

How India prepares its budget: Inside the official process ahead of 2026 reveal

The preparation involves consultations with stakeholders, scrutiny of ministry inputs, and a traditional halwa ceremony, leading to a mandatory lock-in period for officials to maintain confidentiality.

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 10:24 AM IST

Union Budget 2026: Key expectations — from income tax to customs overhaul

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with her colleagues at the finance ministry before presentation of Union Budget 2025 on 1 February 2026.

Updated on Jan 27, 2026, 10:51 AM IST

Union budget 2026: How income tax slabs changed over the years

During AY 2022-23, over 2.69 lakh entities, including individuals, companies, firms and trusts, have shown total income of above <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore.

Published on Jan 24, 2026, 7:43 PM IST

From first speech to halwa tradition: 5 key facts as Union Budget 2026 nears

Nirmala Sitharaman with the budget tab at the ministry before heading to Parliament in 2025.

Updated on Jan 24, 2026, 4:06 AM IST

How long can budget speeches last? 162 mins to 800 words, a look at key records

This will be Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth budget presentation, which is the most for any finance minister.

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 7:22 PM IST

Union Budget 2026 to be presented on February 1 | When and where to watch

Presented by the finance minister of India, now, Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget is a comprehensive document that lays out the government’s economic and financial policies for the next fiscal year, in this case, 2026-27.

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 4:16 PM IST

Union Budget on Sunday, February 1, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

File photo of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Published on Jan 12, 2026, 9:34 PM IST

Parliament session to be held from January 28 to April 1; Budget likely on February 1

Parliament session to be held from January 28 to April 1; Budget likely on February 1

Published on Jan 10, 2026, 4:34 AM IST

Sitharaman emphasises on simplifying governance frameworks for 'Viksit Bharat'

Sitharaman emphasises on simplifying governance frameworks for 'Viksit Bharat'

Updated on Dec 21, 2025, 8:10 PM IST

LS passes Bill to increase FDI to 100% in insurance

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Published on Dec 17, 2025, 9:31 AM IST

Lok Sabha passes bill to raise FDI to 100% in insurance sector

Lok Sabha passes bill to raise FDI to 100% in insurance sector

Published on Dec 17, 2025, 6:38 AM IST

Ludhiana: MP Rajinder Gupta meets Sitharaman, discusses textile sector challenges

Gupta also briefed the finance minister on various social welfare initiatives being undertaken by the Trident Group and its associated institutions. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Dec 17, 2025, 4:30 AM IST

‘Rely on data’: Sitharaman counters Trump's ‘dead economy’ remark in Lok Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Updated on Dec 15, 2025, 10:55 PM IST

Bengal govt blocked Ayushman Bharat, denied free treatment to poor: Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Rajya Sabha during the ongoing winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Published on Dec 8, 2025, 10:33 PM IST

HTLS 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman says customs is next big clean-up assignment

HTLS 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman says customs is next big clean-up assignment

Updated on Dec 6, 2025, 5:09 PM IST

Tharoor attends official dinner for Putin, meets Sitharaman, Jaishankar | Video

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and other dignitaries during a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Friday

Published on Dec 6, 2025, 8:42 AM IST

After pass in LS, FM to move Health Security se National Security Cess Bill

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the the winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated on Dec 4, 2025, 9:25 AM IST

Retired Mumbai doctor duped of ₹1.47 cr by frauds using finance min’s photo

Arrested computer hacker and cyber criminal with handcuffs, close up of hands (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Nov 23, 2025, 11:17 AM IST

Northeast given 'top priority' in infra, investment, skill development: Nirmala Sitharaman

Northeast given 'top priority' in infra, investment, skill development: Nirmala Sitharaman

Published on Nov 14, 2025, 8:42 PM IST

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