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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media ahead of the budget session on Thursday and highlighted the India-European Union free trade agreement as a key step toward fulfilling the country’s aspirations. He emphasised that fishermen, young people, farmers and the services sector would also benefit from greater access to European markets, describing the deal as part of a wider reform-led economic strategy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey of India today on Day 2 of the Budget Session of Parliament. The survey will provide an overview of the country’s economic situation.
The Economic Survey is released every year before the Budget and outlines growth trends, challenges, and policy directions. It is expected to offer clues about the government’s priorities before Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026 in the Lok Sabha on February 1.
This will be a landmark moment for the Finance Minister, as she is preparing to present her ninth consecutive budget, the highest number by any finance minister. The upcoming budget is expected to focus on measures to support economic growth, improve investment, and address global economic uncertainty.
The session opened on Wednesday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of Parliament. In her speech, she spoke about the government’s vision for social justice, inclusive growth, and the goal of a developed India.
Political differences also surfaced on the first day of the session. Opposition parties pressed for discussions on issues such as the VB-G RAM-G Bill and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). However, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said these matters would not be discussed during the current session, noting that they had already been taken up in the winter session.
With the Economic Survey scheduled to be tabled and the Union Budget just days away, Parliament is expected to see sharp debates in the coming days. The Budget Session will continue as lawmakers examine the government’s economic plans and policy direction for the year ahead.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Lok Sabha Adjourned For Day
Lok Sabha has adjourned for the day. The next proceedings will begin in February 1, 2026.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Budget Session Proceedings Begin In RS And LS
The budget session began at 11 AM on Wednesday in both houses at 11 AM. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to table the Economic Survey soon.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: President Murmu's Speech Reflected Aspiration Of 140 Cr Indians, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament reflected the aspirations of 140 crore Indians, as the Budget Session of Parliament began.
Speaking to the media ahead of the session, the Prime Minister said the President had clearly laid out the direction of the government and highlighted expectations from Members of Parliament during this important session. He described the Budget Session as a crucial period for Parliament, noting that it plays a key role in shaping the country’s economic and developmental roadmap.
PM Modi said that one-fourth of the 21st century has already passed, and stressed that the coming years are vital for achieving the goal of a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi Addresses Media Ahead Of Session
PM Modi hailed President Droupadi Murmu as he began addressing media ahead of the budget session.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi To Address Media Ahead Of Budget Session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give his media statement ahead of the start of the Budget Session of Parliament.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: When And Where To Watch?
The government will present the Economic Survey 2026 as part of the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, offering a detailed picture of the country’s economic performance ahead of the Union Budget.
Viewers across the country will be able to watch the presentation live on Sansad TV and Doordarshan. The live broadcast will begin at 11 am, when the Economic Survey is tabled in Parliament.
For those who prefer to watch online, the presentation will also be streamed live on the official Union Budget website, indiabudget.gov.in.
The website will provide real-time access to the proceedings, making it easier for citizens, economists, and policy watchers to follow the key announcements.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Budget To Be Presented On Sunday, A Rare First In Over Two Decades
The Union Budget 2026 will be presented on a Sunday, making it a rare occasion in parliamentary history. This will be only the second time that a Union Budget is being tabled on a Sunday.
The last such instance was on February 28, 1999, when the Budget was presented by then Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha. Since then, Union Budgets have traditionally been presented on weekdays.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Set To Present Record Ninth Consecutive Budget
The upcoming Budget will be a milestone, as the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Budget, the most by any finance minister.
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Table Economic Survey Of India
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey of India at 11 AM in Parliament on Day 2 of the Budget Session.
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