New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) The Budget Session of the Parliament will commence on January 28, and continue till April 2, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Friday, setting the stage for the presentation of the union Budget on Feb 1, a Sunday.
In a post on social media platform X, Rijiju said the session has been convened following the President’s approval. “On the recommendation of the Government of India, President of India Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of both Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026,” he said, adding that the session will begin on January 28 and conclude on April 2.
The session would begin with the President addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on January 28. The Economic Survey would be tabled in the Parliament on January 29.
According to the schedule, the Budget Session will be held in two phases. The first phase will run until February 13, after which Parliament will adjourn for a recess to allow standing committees to scrutinise the demands for grants of various ministries. The second phase will begin on March 9 and continue until April 2.
Rijiju described the session as “a vital step towards meaningful debate and people-centric governance,” underlining the government’s expectation of productive deliberations during the Budget Session.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her eighth consecutive union Budget, outlining the government’s fiscal roadmap, taxation proposals and policy priorities for the coming financial year.
Apart from the Budget, the session is expected to witness discussions on the government’s economic performance, demands for grants, and the passage of the Finance Bill and the Appropriation Bill, which are essential for authorising government expenditure. Several key legislative proposals may also be taken up during the session.
