Budget 2026 Live Streaming: When & where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech online free

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, with the Budget speech scheduled to begin at 11 am Indian Standard Time (IST). As the presentation falls on a Sunday, many citizens will follow the key announcements online through free official live-streaming platforms.

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The Budget speech will take place in the Lok Sabha and is expected to last between one hour and one and a half hours. It will outline the government’s spending plans, tax proposals and policy direction for the coming financial year. Like previous years, the government will make the full speech available live and later on digital platforms for public access.

When will the Budget 2026 live stream start?

The live streaming of the Union Budget 2026 speech will begin at 11 am IST on February 1. Viewers are advised to log in a few minutes early to ensure uninterrupted access as the Finance Minister begins her address in Parliament.

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Budget 2026 Nirmala Sitharaman Speech Live Streaming Channels: Where to watch live streaming online for free

The Budget speech will be streamed live on multiple official platforms:

• Sansad TV’s official YouTube channel
• Press Information Bureau (PIB) YouTube channel
• Live streaming and telecast will be available on the public broadcaster DD News channels
• You can also watch the Budget speech on Economictimes.com YouTube channel
• The official Union Budget website, indiabudget.gov.in
• Government social media platforms, which will share direct streaming links

These platforms will allow viewers to watch the speech live on mobile phones, laptops and smart TVs.

Will the full Budget speech be available later?

Yes. After the Finance Minister completes her address, the full video of the Budget speech will be uploaded on official government platforms. Viewers who miss the live broadcast will be able to watch the complete speech later on Sansad TV’s digital platforms and the Union Budget portal.

Ninth straight Budget for Sitharaman

Union Budget 2026 will be Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget, making it a first in India’s parliamentary history. She assumed charge as Finance Minister on May 31, 2019, and has remained in office continuously since then. By the end of January 2026, she completed six years and eight months in the role.

Where to find Budget documents after the speech

Once the speech concludes, all official Budget documents will be uploaded online, including the Annual Financial Statement, Demands for Grants and the Finance Bill. These will be available on the Union Budget mobile app and the official website indiabudget.gov.in. The app is bilingual in English and Hindi and is accessible on both Android and iOS devices.