Budget 2026: No mention in Constitution, Sunday presentation & more — 10 facts

India’s Union Budget, a key economic event, holds many fascinating historical details. The Constitution calls it the ‘Annual Financial Statement’. This year’s budget presentation on a Sunday is a first. From colonial-era evening timings to the shift to February 1, traditions have evolved. The ‘bahi khata’ now symbolizes Indian identity. The railway budget is now integrated.