For the first time, India’s Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on a Sunday, February 1, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at 11 am. India’s fiscal calendar is set to witness a first-of-its-kind moment as the Union Budget for 2026–27 will be presented on a Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table the Budget in the Lok Sabha at 11 am on February 1, marking an unprecedented departure from long-standing parliamentary convention. 1999: A Turning Point in Budget TraditionThe 1999 Budget also marked a major shift in timing. Why February 1 Became the New NormSince 2017, the Union Budget has consistently been presented on February 1 instead of the last working day of February.

Source: dna February 01, 2026 04:29 UTC