Welcome to the Budget Expectations live blog!
With the Budget 2026 just around the corner, NDTV Profit will take you through what different sectors and industries are expecting.
The Budget Session of Parliament will start on Jan. 28 and continue till April 2. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on an unorthodox day of the week, being Sunday, Feb. 01, 2026.
The Union Budget is set to be presented on a Sunday for the first time in decades.
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Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Part B Of Budget To Contain Major Announcements
This year’s budget presentation will be a very unique as the Part B section is expected to have a considerable number of major announcements as per government sources.
Earlier budget speeches typically had a lot of detail in Part A, while Part B only consisted of a few announcements.
This time Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to speak in great detail in Part B.
Part B of the Budget Speech will place strong emphasis on both short-term and long-term goals.
Part B of the Budget Speech will reflect India’s economic vision and priorities as we enter the second quarter of this century.
Part B of the Budget Speech will also offer of the roadmap for showcasing India’s local strengths on the global stage. It will also showcase India’s current strengths and future potential.
Part B of the Budget speech is likely to draw significant attention from economists and experts in India and around the world.
Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Beauty Garage Recommends Rationalising Customs Duties On Critical Materials And Ingredients
"A simplified roadmap within the 'Make in India' initiative, with rationalized customs duties on critical materials and ingredients, coupled with the GST inverted duty structure, will provide homegrown brands with the liquidity to invest in R&D and future-ready technology," Mahesh Ravaria, Executive director, Beauty Garage Ltd. said.
Budget 2026 Expectations Live: OTT Companies Push For Content Creation Incentives
"Key expectations include support for original digital content and storytelling, which has become a major growth driver for brands and platforms. Incentives for content creation and distribution can help India emerge as a strong creative economy," Pratap Jain, Founder and CEO, ChanaJor OTT said.
Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Birla Open Minds Education Anticipates Teacher Empowerment
"The upcoming budget is a golden opportunity to fuel India’s journey toward becoming a global talent powerhouse. By deepening the focus on teacher empowerment, we can turn the vision of the National Education Policy into a reality," Nirvaan Birla, Managing Director of Birla Open Minds Education Ltd.