Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman to Break 75-Year Tradition with Major Speech Shift
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News18•01-02-2026, 09:08
Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman to Break 75-Year Tradition with Major Speech Shift
- •Union Budget 2026, scheduled for February 1, 2026, is expected to deviate significantly from past budgets.
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is anticipated to focus more on Part B of her speech, traditionally brief, over Part A.
- •This shift reflects the government's intention to present a more structured and forward-looking policy narrative.
- •Part B will emphasize immediate economic priorities, long-term development goals, and India's economic vision for the 21st century.
- •The expanded Part B will also showcase India's economic strengths globally, positioning it as a competitive and resilient economy.
Why It Matters: Union Budget 2026 will see FM Sitharaman prioritize Part B of her speech, signaling a new strategic economic focus.
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