Budget 2026: Veterans, new faces line up for Sitharaman’s 9th Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing to present her ninth Union Budget. The team includes a mix of long-serving officials and new faces. Anuradha Thakur, Economic Affairs Secretary, will coordinate the process. Key secretarial roles have seen recent changes. The Expenditure Department is expected to have a significant role. This budget will incorporate Finance Commission recommendations.