FM Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Rashtrapati Bhavan with 'Digital Bahi-Khata' ahead of Union Budget presentation

Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for FY 2026-27. This marks her ninth consecutive budget. The Finance Minister carried her traditional 'bahi-khata'. The budget outlines estimated receipts and expenditures. It also includes fiscal policy statements. The Finance Bill, 2026, was introduced. The Economic Survey for FY 2025-26 was previously tabled. It projected strong GDP growth.