Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1, Economic Survey on Jan 29; Budget To Be Presented on Sunday for 2nd Time

The Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented in the Lok Sabha on February 1, while the Economic Survey will be tabled earlier on January 29. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget, marking another significant moment in her tenure at the finance ministry.

Union Budget 2026-27 Date Confirmed: Budget on February 1, Economic Survey on January 29

If held as scheduled, this will be only the second time that the Union Budget is presented on a Sunday. The first such instance dates back to 1999, when then Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha presented the Budget for 1999-2000. That historic Budget was delivered on February 27, 1999, making it the first Sunday Budget presentation in independent India's history.

When Was First Time Union Budget Announced on Sunday?

The 1999 Budget was notable for more than just the day it was presented. It also marked a major shift in tradition, as India moved away from the British-era practice of presenting the Budget at 5 pm. Yashwant Sinha presented the Budget at 11 am, setting a new precedent that continues to this day. That Budget was also the last one of the 20th century, adding to its historical significance.

The upcoming Budget will add another milestone to Nirmala Sitharaman's record, as she is set to become the first finance minister to present nine consecutive Union Budgets. However, the overall record for the most budgets presented is still held by the late Morarji Desai, who delivered a total of 10 Union Budgets across two separate tenures as finance minister.

The final decision on whether the Union Budget will indeed be presented on a Sunday rests with the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA). Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has stated that the committee will take a call on the matter at an appropriate time.

Union Budget 2026 Expectations: Pre-Budget Positioning in Market

"Investors can expect some degree of pre-Budget positioning in the markets, though it is likely to be selective rather than a broad-based rally. As the Union Budget approaches, sentiment typically improves on expectations of growth-supportive measures, especially around capital expenditure, infrastructure push, and incentives for emerging sectors. Recent market action suggests cautious optimism, with participants closely tracking macro signals, global cues, and fiscal discipline. While volatility may persist in the near term, incremental buying could emerge in pockets where policy continuity and earnings visibility are expected," said Swapnil Aggarwal, Director, VSRK Capital.

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