Union Budget FY27: When, Where and How to Watch Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Speech Live

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 (FY27) in the Lok Sabha on Sunday, February 1, 2026, marking a historic first as the Budget will be presented on a Sunday.

The Union Budget is one of the most closely watched annual events in India, carrying significant implications for households, businesses, investors, and financial markets. It outlines the government’s fiscal priorities, taxation proposals, expenditure plans, and signals on economic growth and inflation.

When Will the Union Budget 2026 Be Presented?

Budget Speech Timing

• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

• Time: 11:00 am IST

• Venue: Lok Sabha, Parliament House, New Delhi

• Expected duration: Around 60–90 minutes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver the Budget speech in the Lok Sabha, after which the Budget documents will be tabled in both Houses of Parliament.

Where Is the Budget Speech Delivered?

The Union Budget 2026 will be presented in the Lok Sabha at Parliament House in New Delhi. Following the speech, detailed Budget papers, including expenditure statements and tax proposals, will be officially laid before both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Where to Watch Union Budget FY27 Live

Live Telecast on Television

Viewers can watch the Budget speech live on:

• Doordarshan

• Sansad TV

The broadcast is expected to begin shortly before the Finance Minister starts her speech at 11 am.

Online Live Streaming Platforms

The Budget speech will also be streamed live online from 11 am IST on official government platforms, including:

• Sansad TV’s YouTube channel

• PIB India’s YouTube channel

• indiabudget.gov.in

• Other official government websites

In addition, Business Standard will stream the Budget speech live on its website, along with minute-by-minute updates, expert reactions, and post-Budget analysis.

What If You Miss the Budget Speech Live?

If you are unable to watch the Union Budget speech live:

• The full replay will be available on Sansad TV and Press Information Bureau (PIB) YouTube channels.

• Official Budget documents, including:

  • Budget highlights

  • Tax proposals

  • Detailed expenditure statements

  will be uploaded on indiabudget.gov.in and the PIB portal after the presentation.

What to Expect From the Union Budget FY27

Income Tax and Middle-Class Relief

The Union Budget speech this year is expected to focus on policy continuity and long-term structural goals rather than major surprises. Income tax is likely to remain a key focus area, especially for the middle class, although large changes in tax slabs are unlikely following last year’s relief measures.

Infrastructure Spending

Infrastructure investment is expected to remain robust, with greater emphasis on:

• Efficiency and execution

• Climate resilience

• Enhancing India’s long-term global competitiveness

Agriculture and Rural Economy

For agriculture and rural development, the Budget may push:

• Further digitisation of farming

• Expansion of the cooperative sector under the National Cooperative Policy 2025

• Measures aimed at improving rural incomes and productivity

Who Is in Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Team?

Nirmala Sitharaman will present her sixth consecutive Union Budget, and notably, her first without a finance secretary, as the post remains vacant following Ajay Seth’s exit in June 2025.

Key Officials Supporting the FY27 Budget

Anuradha Thakur – Economic Affairs Secretary

A 1994-batch IAS officer, Anuradha Thakur is presenting her first Budget. Her focus areas include sustaining economic growth, maintaining macroeconomic stability, and managing the shift to debt-to-GDP as the main fiscal anchor.

V Vualnam – Expenditure Secretary

Appointed in April 2025, Vualnam oversees fiscal discipline and public expenditure management, including the implementation of the Sixteenth Finance Commission recommendations.

Arvind Shrivastava – Revenue Secretary

Serving since May 2025, he is responsible for strengthening tax collections, improving compliance, and simplifying tax processes amid a challenging economic environment.

M Nagaraju – Financial Services Secretary

He advises on banking policy, fintech regulation, financial inclusion, and improving credit flow to MSMEs, drawing on extensive experience within the finance ministry.

Arunish Chawla – Secretary, DIPAM

Chawla is tasked with advancing the disinvestment agenda and boosting non-tax revenues to help maintain fiscal balance.

V Anantha Nageswaran – Chief Economic Advisor

The Chief Economic Advisor will guide macroeconomic strategy and present the Economic Survey ahead of the Union Budget.

Final Takeaway

With the Union Budget FY27 being presented on a Sunday for the first time, expectations are high for policy clarity, fiscal discipline, and long-term economic direction. Whether you are a taxpayer, investor, or business owner, February 1, 2026 at 11 am is a moment worth watching closely.