Budget 2026: ‘Reforms over rhetoric’, FM Sitharaman says govt chose action over ambivalence for yuva-shakti-driven budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2026-27, emphasizing a commitment to reforms and the nation's journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. She also tabled the 16th Finance Commission report for tax revenue devolution. This marks Sitharaman's ninth consecutive budget, bringing her closer to Morarji Desai's record.