Union Budget 2026: A budget for difficult times
Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, presented Budget 2026 on February 1, 2026. The budget aimed to increase productivity and employment generation while maintaining India's integration with global markets. It included infrastructure projects for election-bound states like Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh. The budget did not include major direct tax rate relaxations but focused on customs duty reductions for exports of marine, leather, and textile products, along with a push for India's energy transition. The budget also outlined three key objectives: accelerating economic growth, fulfilling the aspirations of the Indian people, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all.
1 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
West Bengal's Chief Minister and political leaders criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 for lacking provisions for the state's development and ignoring existing infrastructure projects.
— The Hindu
CPI leaders and activists protested outside Visakhapatnam railway station, expressing dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2026's lack of funding for Andhra Pradesh's needs.
3 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed disappointment with the 2026-27 Union Budget and vowed to teach the NDA a lesson in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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