Economic Survey 2026: Budget to Be Presented on Sunday; Survey to Be Tabled on Thursday

This year, the Union Budget 2026 will make history by being presented on a Sunday in the Indian Parliament. Ahead of the budget, the Economic Survey 2026 will be tabled on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

Key Dates of Budget Session 2026

• The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on 28 January 2026 with the joint address of President Droupadi Murmu.
• The Economic Survey 2026 will be presented the next day, 29 January, at 11:00 AM by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anant Nageshwaran.
• The Union Budget 2026 will be presented on Sunday, 1 February 2026, at 11:00 AM by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
• The Budget Session will conclude on 2 April 2026.

About the Economic Survey

The Economic Survey is an annual report on the state of the Indian economy. It provides a detailed review of the previous fiscal year, including growth indicators, inflation projections, employment, trade, and the overall financial health of the country. The survey serves as a key reference for the Budget formulation.

Where to Watch and Download

Live coverage of the Economic Survey and Budget will be available on Navbharat Times’ official website and YouTube page. Government channels such as Sansad TV and Doordarshan TV, as well as official platforms like indiabudget.gov.in, Ministry of Finance social media pages, and Press Information Bureau (PIB) channels, will also stream the proceedings.

The full Economic Survey 2026 document can be downloaded in PDF format from the Ministry of Finance and PIB official websites.