The move continues the paperless Budget practice introduced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. In 2019, Sitharaman had replaced the traditional leather briefcase—an inheritance from the British era—with the indigenous bahi-khata
01 February,2026 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Following the Cabinet’s nod, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Budget in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive Budget presentation—a record in itself
01 February,2026 11:00 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty moved in a narrow range in early trade on Sunday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation. The Sensex was marginally higher at 82,282.82, while the Nifty slipped to 25,312.75
01 February,2026 10:33 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey of India for FY 2025-26 in Parliament, setting the stage for the Union Budget to be presented on February 1. The Survey, prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Chief Economic Adviser, offers a comprehensive review of the economy’s performance
01 February,2026 10:32 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIADVERTISEMENT
