New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 20267-27 on February 1. It was her 9th consecutive time presenting the budget.

The 2026-27 budget represents a delicate balancing act, where it is combining fiscal discipline with a record public capital expenditure of Rs.12.2 lakh crore, while maintaining a growth rate of around 7% and reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP.

The Finance Minister said, "India will move forward confidently towards Viksit Bharat, while ensuring that growth is inclusive. As the economy and trade expand, the country will remain closely connected to global markets by boosting exports and attracting stable long-term investment."

Nirmala Sitharaman added that, "This is the first Budget p...