Union Budget 2026 will be presented on Sunday, 1 February:Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirms this time budget will be on Sunday; Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs’ approval still awaited

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 at 11 am on Sunday, 1 February, 2026, said, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth in New Delhi. Sunday also coincides with Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs’ final approval still awaited! However, the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs’ approval is still awaited. Parliament to Convene Soon Before the budget, Parliament will begin its session on 28, January. President Droupadi Murmu will address both houses of Parliament. This address usually sets the stage for the government’s priorities and direction. First budget to be presented on a Sunday! If the committee gives its approval, then, it will be the first time that a budget will be presented on a Sunday in India after 2017. Before 2017, the Union Budget was traditionally presented on the last working day of February. This was changed to February 1 to ensure a smoother start to the financial year on April 1. Govt has already presented 2 previous Budgets on Saturdays The budget has previously been presented on February 1 even when it fell on a Saturday, as in 2020 and 2025. Sitharaman to present 8th-straight budget Preparations for India’s 80th Union Budget are already underway. Union Budget 2026–27 will also be significant for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as it will be her eighth consecutive budget and the second full budget of the Modi government’s third term. With this, she will become the first Finance Minister in India to present eight budgets in a row. Parliament Has Worked on Sundays Before During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, parliamentary sessions were held on Sundays, and Parliament also met on Sundays during its 60th anniversary celebrations in 2012. In 1957, despite Buddha Purnima being a holiday, the President addressed both Houses. Global Conference in India: A Chance to Connect India is hosting a big international conference called the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) from January 14th to 16th. This is a significant event, with representatives from many countries participating. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially open the conference on January 15th. Why This Conference Matters to Businesses? The CSPOC focuses on important topics like fair governance and working together. These discussions can indirectly influence how countries make policies, including those that affect businesses. Speaker Om Birla emphasized that this year’s conference will be the largest ever, with 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers from Commonwealth countries attending. India’s Commitment to Global Cooperation? Hosting this conference shows that India is serious about working with other countries. This can lead to new opportunities for Indian businesses to expand internationally and attract foreign investment. Going Digital: A Modern Approach The organizers are using technology to make the conference run smoothly. They’ve developed an app and a web-based system to manage everything, showing India’s progress in using technology for important events. Focus on Fair Practices The main goal of the CSPOC is to ensure fairness and impartiality in how parliaments work. This is important for businesses because it helps create a level playing field and reduces the risk of corruption.