Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today chaired the 11th Pre-Budget Consultation with experts from the Infrastructure and Energy Sectors in New Delhi. The meeting was held in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27. It was attended by Secretaries of the Ministry of Power, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Chairman of Railway Board and the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.
The Finance Minister yesterday held a Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with the representatives of trade unions, labour organisations, tourism and hospitality sector. The Finance Ministry conducts several pre-Budget consultation meetings annually with experts, industry leaders, economists, and state officials. The deliberations seek to ensure the Union budget reflects diverse perspectives and addresses key economic priorities.
