In a significant parliamentary milestone, President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha today, officially launching the Budget Session 2026. This event kicks off a marathon of legislative activity centered on India’s fiscal future.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to table the 2026-27 Union Budget on February 1, while the Economic Survey drops on January 29, laying the groundwork with vital economic data.
The session’s roadmap was outlined by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on X, noting President Murmu’s approval for sittings from January 28 to April 2. Phase one wraps up February 13, recessing until March 9 for standing committees to dissect key proposals before final passage.
Designed for efficiency, this bifurcated approach fosters preliminary talks, expert reviews, and conclusive votes on money bills, reflecting a pledge to robust democratic processes.
Perfectly timed amid economic priorities like boosting growth, strengthening finances, advancing infrastructure, creating jobs, and embracing sustainability, the session anticipates 30 sittings of intense debate. Parliamentarians will scrutinize tax regimes, expenditure plans, and reforms, steering towards responsive, citizen-focused policies.