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The Union Budget 2026–27 , tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , has proposed the establishment of three new dedicated Chemical Parks  through a challenge-route, cluster-based plug-and-play model , marking a major policy push for India’s chemical and petrochemical industry. The initiative is supported by a ₹600 crore central allocation  for FY 2026–27 and is aimed at boosting domestic production, reducing import dependence, and enhancing global comp

In the Union Budget 2026–27 , Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman  announced a new reform-oriented initiative called the Corporate Mitra programme , aimed at providing structured professional support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)  across India. The proposal was presented in Parliament on February 1, 2026 , as part of the government’s wider economic strategy focused on growth, employment generation, enterprise development, and improved compliance mechanisms  f

Kerala Left Out as Union Budget 2026 Skips High-Speed Rail Despite State Push for Thiruvananthapuram–Kannur Corridor Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 , announced the development of seven new high-speed rail corridors across India , marking a major step towards modernising the country’s passenger rail infrastructure and promoting environmentally sustainable transport systems. The announcement was made during her ninth consecutive

In 1999, when February 28 fell on a Sunday, then Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha presented the Budget a day earlier on Saturday, February 27, during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee–led NDA government. Nirmala Sitharaman Creates History With 9th Consecutive Union Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman  created history on February 1 by presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget , becoming the first Finance Minister in India  to deliver nine Budgets in an unbroken sequence

The Budget Session of Parliament 2026  officially commenced on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 , setting the stage for the presentation of the Economic Survey of India  and the Union Budget 2026–27 . The session, which will span 65 days , is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, April 2, 2026 , and will comprise 30 sittings  across two phases. The Budget Session opened with a joint address by the President of India  to both Houses of Parliament — the Lok Sabha  and the Rajya Sabha  

The Union Government has opened the process of public consultation for the Union Budget 2026–27 , inviting citizens to share their ideas and suggestions ahead of its presentation in February. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that the upcoming budget reflects the expectations, priorities, and aspirations of the people , while also supporting inclusive economic growth and long-term national development . Members of the public, including stakeholders from various sectors, ca