New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Continuing the post-COVID practice, she will deliver the budget speech using a digital tablet rather than the traditional ledger book.
FM Sitharaman’s Presentation Schedule
The minister will depart from her residence between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. She is scheduled to take part in the customary budget photo session at Kartavya Path from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., before heading to Rashtrapati Bhavan. Arrival at Parliament is anticipated around 10 a.m., followed by a Cabinet meeting at 10:15 a.m. The budget presentation will commence shortly after.
Live Streaming Options for Union Budget 2026
Live coverage of the budget presentation begins at 11 a.m. on February 1. Viewers have multiple platforms to follow the event, including Lok Sabha TV, Rajya Sabha TV, DD News, and various news channels. The Finance Minister’s speech will also be available on the official Lok Sabha YouTube channel, Twitter handle, and Sansad TV. National broadcaster Doordarshan will telecast the proceedings with Hindi and English commentary.
Insights into FM Sitharaman’s Budget Speeches
Over recent years, Sitharaman has delivered several extended budget addresses. In 2019, she set a record with a speech lasting two hours and fifteen minutes, the longest in Indian history. This was followed by an even longer presentation in 2020, clocking in at approximately 162 minutes. For the 2023 budget, her address ran for one hour and 27 minutes.
