Pre-Budget Meetings for FY 2026-27 to Begin on October 9

Pre-budget meetings for the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 are scheduled to begin on October 9. The meetings, which will be chaired by the Secretary (Expenditure), will involve various ministries and departments to discuss their financial and policy priorities. These consultations are a crucial part of the budget formulation process, as they help the government in shaping the Revised Estimates for FY 2025-26 and the Budget Estimates for FY 2026-27. The government's focus for the upcoming budget is expected to be on infrastructure spending, fiscal consolidation, and welfare schemes. The meetings are a key step towards a coordinated approach to budget planning.