Union Budget 2026-27 Today: LIVE UPDATES

Manu Sharma

1 Feb 2026 10:47 AM IST

  • Union Budget 2026-27 Today: LIVE UPDATES

    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament at 11 am today, marking her ninth consecutive Budget and an unusual first for Sitharaman, with the annual fiscal exercise being tabled on a Sunday.

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    • 1 Feb 2026 11:56 AM IST

      Fiscal deficit - for 2025-26 is 4.4% of the GDP.

      Fiscal deficit estimated for 2026-27 is 4.3% of GDP.

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:54 AM IST

      Proposal of launching a scheme for development of Buddhist site circuits in Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim Assam Manipur Mizoram and Tripura for preservation of temples and monasteries, pilgrimage, interpretation centres connectivity and pilgrim amenities.

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:53 AM IST

      Development of an integrated East coast industrial corridor with a well connected node at Durgapur. Creation of 5 tourism destination in 5 purvodaya States and the provision of e buses to Buddhist sites in North eastern region

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:52 AM IST

      There are no National Institute Of Mental Healthcare in North India. We will there for set up a NIMHANS and upgrade the existing National Mental Health Institutes.

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:51 AM IST

      For empowering divyangjan -

      Timely access to high quality assisted devices for all eligible the divyangjan - set up Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:49 AM IST

      Government will partner with state governments to promote focused cultivation to restore the glory of Indian sandalwood ecosystem.

      To rejuvenate old, low yielding orchards and expand high density cultivation for walnuts almonds and pinenuts a dedicated program to farmer incomes

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:48 AM IST

      High value agriculture -

      Coconut promotion scheme to increase production and enhance productivity through replacing non productive trees with new saplings.

      Dedicated program for Indian cashew and Coco to make India self reliant in Raw cashew and coconut production.

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:44 AM IST

      Sports: proposal to launch Khelo India mission.

      Development of training centres with foundational, intermediate, and Elite level for systematic development of coaches and support staff, integration of sports science and technology.

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:43 AM IST

      For Heritage and culture tourism proposal to develop 15 archaeological sites.

    • 1 Feb 2026 11:43 AM IST

      Tourism: pilot scheme for upskilling 10000 guides in iconic Buddhist sites.

      Set up a National institute of hospitality.

      Turtle trains for key nesting sites in the coastal areas. Three bird watching trains in Odisha.

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