Finance Minister broke the long tradition Nirmala Sitharaman A Union Budget speech is set to be delivered on Sunday, February 1, which will give an unprecedented emphasis on B in the budget, government sources said. D Union Budget 2026 Speech The second part of the budget speech is expected to look significantly different from those delivered in the last 75 years, taking center stage.
A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanSitharaman will present his record ninth consecutive Union Budget, with high expectations surrounding reforms and planned government spending. However, unlike previous years where the speech mainly focused on Part A – which outlined planned initiatives and sectoral strategies – this year’s presentation is expected to devote significant time and detail to Part B.
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Government sources said the finance minister may make a longer speech in Part B, marking a clear departure from previous budget speeches where the section contained only a few announcements.
“Part B of the budget speech will emphasize both short-term and long-term goals,” sources said, adding that it would reflect India’s economic outlook and priorities as the country moves deeper into the second quarter of the 21st century.
According to sources, Part B will also offer a roadmap for showcasing India’s local strengths on the world stage, highlighting the country’s current capabilities and its future potential.
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The second part of the budget is expected to attract significant attention from economists and experts in India and around the world, given its wider implications for the economy and policy direction, sources said.
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Officials described this year’s budget presentation as a rare departure from the convention, noting that previous speeches typically contained extensive detail in Part A, while Part B was relatively brief.
The budget for the fiscal year April 2026 to March 2027 will be presented on Sunday, a first in the history of independent India.
The budget comes against the backdrop of international uncertainty. Although domestic demand held up and recent GDP growth was at a 6-quarter high of 8.2%, this came amid geopolitical tensions, volatile commodity prices and uneven monetary easing by major central banks.
