Budget 2026 Live Updates: India Awaits Nirmala Sitharaman’s Ninth Budget Amid Strong Growth, Trade Frictions by NDTV Profits | February 1, 2026 8:14 am | Latest Posts, Market, Trending News Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth budget today at a time when India faces global trade frictions even as growth rate and inflation remain favourable.