India’s Parliament Budget Session begins January 28, 2026, culminating in the Union Budget presentation on February 1—a historic Sunday occasion breaking decades of weekday tradition, as confirmed by the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver her ninth consecutive speech, with Parliament convening January 30 for the anticipated Economic Survey tabling.
The session splits into two phases: January 28 to February 13, including the President’s Address and Economic Survey, followed by a recess until March 9-April 2, enabling thorough fiscal debates amid global challenges.
Expect priorities like AI advancement, healthcare enhancements, fiscal prudence, and economic growth strategies, timed post-2017 for swift April 1 financial year rollout despite coinciding with Guru Ravidas Jayanti and initial date confusion. Markets, including NSE, prepare for potential special Sunday operations.
