The traditional Halwa ceremony has taken place, signalling the final preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27. This event, attended by the Finance Minister and senior officials, precedes the 'lock-in' period for those involved in drafting the budget. The Union Budget 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented on 1st February 2026. All budget documents will be accessible digitally through a mobile app and the official website after the Finance Minister's speech.
The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the Budget preparation process for Union Budget 2026-27, was held today in the Budget Press at North Block, in the presence of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj
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FAQ :
The Halwa ceremony is a traditional event that marks the final stage of preparation for the Union Budget, preceding the 'lock-in' of officials involved.
The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on 1st February 2026.
The ceremony was attended by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Secretaries of all Departments under the Ministry of Finance, and other senior officers involved in Budget preparation.
All Union Budget documents will be available on the 'Union Budget Mobile App' and the official website (www.indiabudget.gov.in) after the completion of the Finance Minister's speech in Parliament.
Yes, the Union Budget Mobile App is bilingual (English & Hindi) and available on both Android and iOS platforms.