Union Budget Speech: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the country’s economic statement today (Sunday), February 1st. Nirmala Sitharaman is also setting a record by presenting her 9th consecutive budget. The stock market will also have a live trading session on Sunday. The Finance Minister will present the budget at 11 AM. Earlier, the National Stock Exchange, in a circular, shared information that the stock market will remain open from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on Sunday, the day of the budget presentation. People have high expectations for the Budget 2026. Farmers, youth, and investors are all waiting for major announcements.
Where to watch Budget Live?
If you also want to watch Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech live from home, then you should know that the Budget 2026 will be telecast live on the official parliamentary channel, Sansad TV and the national television channel, Doordarshan. Live coverage of the budget will also be available on the Government of India’s official YouTube channel in addition to Doordarshan.
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Finance Bill, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the details of the Government of India’s estimated income and expenditure for the year 2026-27. She will propose seeking permission to introduce the Finance Bill, 2026, and will also present the bill.
Will the amount of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi increase?
The government may make several major announcements in this budget. There is a possibility that the amount under the PM-Kisan scheme will be increased from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 9,000, an increase of Rs. 3,000. This increase has been discussed for the past 2-3 years. However, no official information has been shared regarding this yet.
Income Tax
Several major announcements related to income tax may be made in the budget. It is being said that husbands and wives may get the option of joint tax filing. This will provide relief from income tax. In addition, different tax slabs may be applied to the total household income.
Will the price of silver decrease?
The price of silver has surged in recent days. It is being said that the import duty on silver may be reduced. India imports about 80 per cent of its silver requirements. Clearly, a tariff reduction will have an immediate impact on domestic prices and demand. A 3% GST is levied on the price. Experts say that if the government reduces customs duties on silver, prices will fall and demand will increase.