The Budget Session of Parliament 2026 began on January 28, 2026, and will continue until April 2, 2026, conducted in two phases. It is one of India’s most important parliamentary sessions, featuring the President’s address, the Economic Survey, and the presentation of the Union Budget.
In Phase 1 (January 28 – February 13), President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament, followed by the presentation of the Economic Survey 2025–26 on January 29, and the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. After a recess, Phase 2 (March 9 – April 2) will focus on discussions, departmental scrutiny, and passage of budget-related bills.
The session holds major significance as it sets the nation’s fiscal priorities, outlines economic policy direction, enables legislative business, and provides space for opposition scrutiny. Key issues include balancing fiscal targets with welfare spending, managing global economic uncertainties, and advancing reforms in infrastructure, digitalization, and social welfare.
