The Economic Times

Budget 2026 Date & Time: When will Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman present the Budget Speech

India Budget 2026 Speech Time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present India's Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1, at 11 am IST. This marks her ninth consecutive Budget, a historic first. The speech, lasting 1-1.5 hours, will outline government spending, tax proposals, and policy priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.