Budget 2026 speech timings, where to watch live-streaming
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1. The Budget speech will be broadcast live across several national television channels, Sansad TV, and multiple digital platforms. Viewers can watch the live coverage on television or stream it online as the Finance Minister begins her speech at 11 am.
India’s Union Budget 2026–27 will be presented in Parliament in New Delhi on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget in the Lok Sabha at 11 am Indian Standard Time (IST).
The Union Budget is one of the most important events in India’s economic calendar, closely watched by citizens, businesses, investors and financial markets.
The Budget speech typically lasts between 1 hour and 90 minutes, during which the Finance Minister outlines the government’s spending plans, tax proposals, and key policy priorities for the upcoming financial year.
As in previous years, the presentation will take place in Parliament’s central hall and will be broadcast live, allowing people across the country to follow the proceedings in real time.
WHEN THE SPEECH STARTS
The Union Budget 2026 speech is scheduled to start promptly at 11 am on February 1 at Parliament House.
This timing is consistent with tradition, even as this year’s presentation falls on a Sunday. Viewers who want to catch the Budget live should be ready a little before 11 am so they do not miss any of the proceedings.
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WHERE TO WATCH LIVE ON TV
The Union Budget 2026 speech will be broadcast live on Sansad TV.
Doordarshan (DD National) will telecast the Budget presentation from Parliament.
Several national news channels will also air the speech live.
Television coverage will include expert panels and real-time analysis after key announcements.
ONLINE AND DIGITAL LIVE STREAMING
Live-streaming will be available on the Sansad TV YouTube channel.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) YouTube channel will stream the speech live.
The official budget website indiabudget.gov.in will host the live stream.
Government social media platforms will share direct links to the live broadcast.
The full speech video will be available to watch later on official platforms once it ends.
Once the speech concludes, the full Budget documents, including detailed financial statements and policy proposals, will be published on official portals.
Parliament will also table related documents in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha once the speech is complete.