Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 11:33 IST Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026 with a Yuva Shakti-driven roadmap, focusing on supporting the poor and inclusive growth through a threefold approach for opportunities. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (News18) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, said the government’s focus will be on a “Yuva Shakti-driven” budget inspired by “three kartavyas” aimed at supporting the poor, underprivileged and disadvantaged sections, highlighting that it is the government’s duty to fulfil the aspirations of the people. Follow Live Updates Here She added that the budget will follow a threefold approach designed to build a supportive ecosystem for inclusive growth and opportunities. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said, “Since we assumed office 12 years ago, the country’s economic trajectory has been marked by stability, fiscal discipline, sustained growth and moderate inflation. This is the result of conscious choices we have made even in times of uncertainty and disruptions.” She said the government has pursued wide-ranging structural reforms while maintaining fiscal prudence and monetary stability, alongside a …