In Pictures: Nirmala Sitharaman meets President, starts with ‘dahi-cheeni’ ahead of her 9th Budget presentation

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From early morning preparations to key moments at Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marked a historic Budget day as she is all set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026. The images capture her arrival for crucial meetings, interactions and formal proceedings ahead of the Budget 2026-27 presentation. This event is being closely watched by policymakers and taxpayers across the country.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman poses with her team before heading to present the Union Budget in New Delhi.  (Photo source: PTI)

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the digital tablet, enclosed in a traditional red ‘bahi-khata’ style pouch, outside the Ministry of Finance before the presentation of the ‘Union Budget 2026-27’. (Photo source: PTI)

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The Finance Minister arrives at Parliament to attend the Cabinet meeting ahead of the Budget presentation. (Photo source: PTI)

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Union Cabinet members gather under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clear the Budget before it is tabled in Lok Sabha. (Photo source: PTI)

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Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session. (Photo source: PTI)

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The Finance Minister will present estimates of government receipts and expenditure for the 2026-27 financial year. (Photo source: PTI)

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with President Droupadi Murmu ahead of Budget in the Lok Sabha(Photo source: PTI)

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Sitharaman is set to table crucial fiscal documents, including the policy and macroeconomic statements, as mandated under the FRBM Act. (Photo source: PTI)