The Times of India

Budget 2026: Finance ministry address changed, but why budget printing still happens at North Block

Despite the finance ministry's move to Kartavya Bhawan, the Union Budget printing for 2026-27 will continue in North Block's secure basement press. This tradition underscores the enduring secrecy surrounding the exercise, with staff quarantined for weeks, beginning with the 'halwa' ceremony. While the presentation has digitized, the printing ritual remains anchored to its historical, secure location.