On this special broadcast, Rajdeep Sardesai discusses the historic significance of the Union Budget 2026 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her ninth consecutive budget, surpassing Morarji Desai’s consecutive record. Sardesai notes that this occurs ‘at a time of uncertainty and global headwinds.’ Business Today TV Head Siddharth Zarabi joins the discussion, highlighting a potential ‘fundamental change’ in the budget’s structure, specifically regarding Part B, which may shift toward a long-term vision for ‘Viksit Bharat’ rather than just taxation changes. The panel, including Shailender Bhatnagar and Abha Bakaya, analyzes market expectations amid lackluster trade and global political shifts. The program also announces the National Stock Exchange as the new prime sponsor for the network’s market shows. The discussion focuses on whether the government will provide a ‘major reform push’ to incentivize private CAPEX and boost consumption to maintain India’s robust growth trajectory in a challenging global environment.
