What is the story about?
The Budget week is underway, and the Economic Survey 2026 comes first. The government’s annual review of the economy will be tabled in Parliament on January 29. It sets the tone ahead of the Union Budget and outlines where growth, inflation and public finances stand.
The document is presented by the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA). This year, V Anantha Nageswaran will table it before both Houses at 11 am. The presentation falls during the Budget Session, with a joint address by President Droupadi Murmu. The session is scheduled to run until April.
Economic Survey 2026: Date and timing
The presentation takes place during the Budget Session of Parliament. The session began on 28 January with President Droupadi Murmu’s address and will run until 2 April 2026, as earlier indicated by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
The survey itself reviews the current state of the economy. It also looks ahead - growth outlook, inflation trends, employment signals, trade, and fiscal position. Markets and policy watchers track it closely because it often frames the themes seen later in the Budget speech.
Where to watch the Economic Survey 2026 live
Live coverage will be available through several official channels. Viewers can follow proceedings on:
Sansad TV (Parliament’s broadcast channel)
Doordarshan news channels
Official YouTube streams linked to Parliament coverage
You can also follow all the updates on CNBCTV-18 and CNBCTV18.com
Government platforms, including the Finance Ministry’s and Press Information Bureau (PIB) social media handles, will also carry updates.
How to download the Economic Survey 2026
The full report will be released online once it is presented. The PDF can be accessed through the Union Budget website at indiabudget.gov.in. The link becomes active after the document is tabled in Parliament.
Key week dates for the 2026 Budget session
28 January - Budget Session begins.
29 January -Economic Survey 2026 presentation.
1 February - Union Budget presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
2 April - Session scheduled to conclude.
The document is presented by the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA). This year, V Anantha Nageswaran will table it before both Houses at 11 am. The presentation falls during the Budget Session, with a joint address by President Droupadi Murmu. The session is scheduled to run until April.
Economic Survey 2026: Date and timing
The presentation takes place during the Budget Session of Parliament. The session began on 28 January with President Droupadi Murmu’s address and will run until 2 April 2026, as earlier indicated by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
On the recommendation of the Govt of India, Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament
for the Budget Session 2026. The Session will commence on 28 January 2026 and continue till 2 April 2026.
The first phase… pic.twitter.com/FxGYCL7keq
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) January 9, 2026
The survey itself reviews the current state of the economy. It also looks ahead - growth outlook, inflation trends, employment signals, trade, and fiscal position. Markets and policy watchers track it closely because it often frames the themes seen later in the Budget speech.
Where to watch the Economic Survey 2026 live
Live coverage will be available through several official channels. Viewers can follow proceedings on:
Sansad TV (Parliament’s broadcast channel)
Doordarshan news channels
Official YouTube streams linked to Parliament coverage
You can also follow all the updates on CNBCTV-18 and CNBCTV18.com
Government platforms, including the Finance Ministry’s and Press Information Bureau (PIB) social media handles, will also carry updates.
How to download the Economic Survey 2026
The full report will be released online once it is presented. The PDF can be accessed through the Union Budget website at indiabudget.gov.in. The link becomes active after the document is tabled in Parliament.
Key week dates for the 2026 Budget session
28 January - Budget Session begins.
29 January -Economic Survey 2026 presentation.
1 February - Union Budget presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
2 April - Session scheduled to conclude.
