Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media at the Parliament House this morning ahead of the key proceedings in the second day of the Budget Session of Parliament, setting the tone for discussions on the Indian economy and the agenda ahead. His briefing came as lawmakers prepared for one of the session’s most important events — the tabling of the Economic Survey of India for 2025–26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Modi’s media briefing, which took place shortly after 10 am, highlighted the government’s priorities as Parliament convenes in the run‑up to the Union Budget. The Prime Minister spoke about the broader policy framework and economic direction at a time when the session is expected to cover a wide range of issues, from growth projections to social welfare measures. While details from his remarks are still emerging, his engagement with the press aimed to provide early signals on the government’s focus areas for the fiscal year ahead.

Following the media address, the Lok Sabha moves into Question Hour, giving members of Parliament an opportunity to raise matters of public interest and seek responses from ministers across the government. This procedural exercise is scheduled between 11 am and 12 pm and serves as the precursor to the presentation of the Economic Survey later in the day.

At noon, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will formally present the Economic Survey of India for 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha. Prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance, the annual document provides a detailed review of the country’s macroeconomic performance over the past year, including GDP trends, inflation, employment data and sectoral analyses. It also offers an outlook for the coming fiscal year and sets the stage for discussions leading up to the Union Budget.

The Economic Survey serves as a key foundation for the Budget, helping lawmakers, economists and the public understand prevailing economic conditions and policy priorities ahead of the Union Budget presentation scheduled for next week. It often signals the government’s strategic direction on growth, reforms and fiscal planning, and its release is closely watched by markets and analysts alike.

As the Budget Session progresses, attention will turns to debates within Parliament, scrutiny of economic strategies and preparations for the full Budget announcement, which is expected to frame India’s fiscal policy and development agenda for the year ahead.