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India's Economic Pulse: Survey Drops Jan 29!
29 Jan
Summary
- Economic Survey 2026 to be presented on January 29.
- Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran will present it.
- Union Budget to be presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.

The Economic Survey 2026 is scheduled for release on January 29, preceding the Union Budget. This pivotal document, prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs, will be presented to Parliament by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. It offers a comprehensive review of the Indian economy's performance in the previous fiscal year.
The survey provides insights into growth indicators, inflation forecasts, and the outlook for employment, trade, and fiscal health. The release occurs during the Budget session of Parliament, which commenced on January 28 with a presidential address and is expected to conclude on April 2.
Discussions regarding the session's details took place on January 27 in New Delhi. Meanwhile, the Union Budget for 2026 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The presentation of both the Economic Survey and the Union Budget will be broadcast live.



