‘Agle Ek Saal Ke Kharche Aaj Decide Honge’: Budget 2026 Memes Take Over Ahead Of Sitharaman’s Presentation

Union Budget 2026: February 01 of every year is never a normal day for India. The day is when the ruling party of the nation presents the Union Budget for the coming year- based on which every citizen-

be it rich or poor, employed or unemployed, economist or business owner and so on- plans the expenditures, savings and purchases for the next 12 months. This year's February 01- today- is no different. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her record 9th Union Budget today. Naturally, the curiosity and excitement related to the upcoming Budget is high among people offline and online.The Budget, like every year, will be presented in the Lok Sabha. The presentation by the Union Finance Minister will begin at 11 AM. For people wanting to watch the session live, the live broadcast will be available on several platforms, including on Sansad TV. People can also tune in with news channels and digital platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter)- as they too will share regular updates. The updates will also be shared on www.indiabudget.govdotin.Starting today, the Budget session will span 30 sittings over 65 days. The session will end on April 02. The Houses will also be adjourned for a recess on February 13, and will reconvene on March 09.Coming back to the internet’s reactions, from memes to jokes, people are getting creative with their take on this year’s Budget.Let’s take a look at some online reactions:“Are you ready? #Budget2026,” a user said.

Are you ready ? #Budget2026 pic.twitter.com/F3NDaKudxV

— CIGGY (@caustic_kanya) February 1, 2026

“The Budget morning #Budget2026,” commented the second person.

बजट वाली सुबह #Budget2026 pic.twitter.com/efyvQnoTgT

— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) January 31, 2026

“What every investor and trader wishes,” added a third person.

#Nifty #Budget2026 What every investor and trader wishes : pic.twitter.com/2k1IeKZP9R

— SATISH : 🔱 : TRADER (@satishtheta) January 31, 2026

“Good morning folks. What are you looking forward to? #Budget 2026,” wrote the next.

Good morning folks 🌞What are you looking forward to... #Budget2026 pic.twitter.com/f12NYCpYGr

— Manda Bendre 🇮🇳 (@mabend2) February 1, 2026

“The whole February month mood depends on only one woman. #NirmalaSitharaman #Budget2026,” read the next.

The whole February month mood depends on only one woman.#NirmalaSitharaman #Budget2026 pic.twitter.com/RaSjU6z0tz

— Sunny Reddy (@Sunnyreddy222) February 1, 2026

ALSO READ: ‘Budget Choro Saree Konsi Hain Btao’: Nirmala Sitharaman’s Saree For Union Budget 2026 Creates Online BuzzOnline memes on social media today were not limited to just the Union Budget; the internet also had a lot to say about the saree the Finance Minister was wearing. For context, her saree selection on Budget day makes headlines every year. Reportedly, the Finance Minister this year chose to wear a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree. The saree is a reflection of Tamil Nadu’s history and connection with weaving. The purple saree looked subtle, with golden checks and brown borders.