The Budget Session of Parliament will start on January 28 and conclude on April 2, said Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday.
“On the recommendation of the Govt of India, Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026,” Rijiju said on social media.
The minister added that the first phase of the session will conclude on February 13, after which Parliament will reassemble on March 9 and end on April 2.
This break will be used to review the Budget proposals, during which discussions on the ministries’ demands for grants will take place, completing the budgetary process.
As per convention, the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-’27 is likely to be presented on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Economic Survey is likely to be presented on January 30, PTI reported.
The two Houses will not meet on January 29 due to the Beating Retreat ceremony.
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