Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, even though the day falls on a Sunday, underlining the significance of the annual financial exercise. The budget presentation will be closely watched across the country as it is expected to outline the government’s economic roadmap for the coming financial year amid evolving global and domestic challenges.
From the common citizen to large corporate houses, expectations from the Union Budget remain high. Salaried individuals are hoping for relief in personal income tax, higher standard deductions, and measures to ease the burden of rising living costs. Middle-class families are also looking for announcements related to affordable housing, education, healthcare, and inflation control, which directly impact household budgets.
