Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in Parliament on 1 February 2026. Titled “Viksit Bharat – Inclusive Growth, Infrastructure & Innovation”, the ₹53.2 lakh crore budget is the first full-year fiscal plan of the third Modi government following the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The budget continues the capex-led growth model while introducing targeted relief for the middle class, substantial incentives for green manufacturing