Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament, which will set the official tone on how the economy of the country is performing on a strong note despite global uncertainties and US tariffs.
The Economic Survey will reveal India’s projected GDP growth estimates for the current fiscal (FY26) as well as the upcoming financial year (FY27). The key pre-budget document summarises the annual economic development of India and charts out short and medium-term prospects of the economy.
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran will later explain the key findings of policy reforms as stated in the Economic Survey 2026.
Meanwhile, Sitharaman is the first woman to present Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time, making history in the Parliamentary history of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Addressing the 2026 Budget Session in Parliament, PM Modi said this is registered as a proud moment in the Parliamentary history of the country.
FM Sitharaman will present the 15th Budget of the PM Modi government on February 1. This will also be the second full Budget since the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) came to power for a third consecutive term in 2024.
Over the past decade or so, India has fortified its base across every major sector, laying a robust groundwork for future growth.
The Budget Session of Parliament, which commenced on January 28, 2026, is being conducted in two phases spanning a total of 30 sittings over 65 days. The first phase will continue until February 13, after which the session will adjourn to enable parliamentary committees to examine the ministry-wise Demands for Grants. The House will then reconvene for the second phase from March 9 to April 2, 2026
–IANS
