Budget 2026-27: Key numbers to watch

The Budget for 2026-27, to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, comes at a time when the economy faces substantial external headwinds, including elevated US tariffs, that have weighed on private investments. It will likely announce steps to sustain strong growth momentum by pulling domestic levers without deviating from the fiscal consolidation path. Here are some of the key Budget numbers to watch out for: 127495440 127495468 127495488