As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026–27, CNBC-AWAAZ is set to deliver comprehensive and high-impact coverage under its theme, ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat ka Dum’, highlighting the nation’s growing economic strength and journey towards self-reliance. Scheduled to be presented on February 1, 2026, the Union Budget remains India’s most significant financial event, influencing incomes, taxation, savings, employment, prices and long-term financial security for millions of citizens.
Backed by a 21-year legacy of trusted business journalism, CNBC-AWAAZ will decode the Budget in real time through its special editorial programming. The channel’s expert team will simplify complex policy announcements and numbers into clear, actionable insights, supported by extensive pre- and post-Budget shows throughout the week.
This year’s coverage will closely track how government measures strengthen self-reliance across critical sectors such as manufacturing, infrastructure, MSMEs, startups, agriculture, defence, energy, technology and financial inclusion. With its strong focus on investors and household decision-makers, the channel will also analyze announcements impacting middle-class families, senior citizens, professionals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and first-time investors.
Budget Day programming will feature a power-packed line-up of market leaders and domain experts, including Rahul Arora, Gurmeet Chadha, Ashish Chaturmohta, Nilesh Shah, Saurabh Mukherjea, Sunil Singhania, Vijay Kedia and tax expert Sharad Kohli. Prominent voices such as Navneet Munot, Raamdeo Agrawal and Madhu Kela will further add depth to the coverage. From 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, the channel’s popular Tech Panchayat will track live market movements and trading strategies as announcements unfold.
Through ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat ka Dum’, CNBC-AWAAZ aims to go beyond policy headlines, empowering viewers with clarity, confidence and the insights needed to participate meaningfully in India’s growth story.
