LiveAuto Industry Budget 2026 LIVE Updates: Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026 Auto Industry Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 on February, 1. The Budget has often been closely watched by the automotive industry, though in recent years it has offered limited sector-specific announcements. Even so, automakers continue to look to the Budget for signals on policy direction, especially as operating conditions grow more complex amid global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties. Although the industry welcomed the recent GST rate revisions and the removal of cess from September 22, 2025, experts say further policy support will be essential to ensure long-term resilience and global competitiveness.

Source: Economic Times January 31, 2026 13:17 UTC