Parliament gears up for its Budget Session starting today with a high-profile joint address by President Droupadi Murmu, signaling the onset of vital fiscal deliberations in New Delhi.
Expect Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to roll out the 2026-27 Budget on February 1, preceded by the Economic Survey presentation on January 29, which will spotlight macroeconomic trends.
Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, broke the news on X this month: President Murmu has greenlit the session from January 28 to April 2, structured in two parts—the first ending February 13, resuming March 9 post-recess for committee vetting.
This format promotes agile handling of budget discussions, interim analyses by panels, and ultimate approvals, embodying governmental transparency.
With focus areas spanning economic expansion, budgetary discipline, infra projects, employment drives, and green initiatives, the 30-sitting session is primed for cross-party discourse on taxes, allocations, and policy tweaks. It’s a cornerstone for delivering governance that resonates with the populace.