Economic Survey 2026: Here's how to watch the announcement, date and time — Check where to download PDF

Economic Survey 2026: As we head into Budget week, all eyes are peeled for the Economic Survey document, which is scheduled to be released ahead of the Budget announcement in Parliament on Thursday, 29 January 2026.

India's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) has traditionally presented the Economic Survey on 31 January every year. The document is prepared by the Finance Ministry's Department of Economic Affairs.

In 2026, the key Economic Survey document will be presented on 29 January.

The Economic Survey is an annual report on the state of the Indian economy, which gives a detailed analysis and review of the fiscal year past, year ahead, growth indicators, inflation forecast, and outlook for jobs, trade and fiscal health of the country.

What's the date and time for Economic Survey 2026?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey document formulated by CEA V Anantha Nageswaran and his team, before both houses of Parliament between 11 am to 12 noon on 29 January 2026.

This will be during the Budget session of Parliament, which kicks off a day ahead on 28 January, with a joint address from President Droupadi Murmu. The session ends on 2 April 2026, according to a post earlier this month by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Where to watch Economic Survey 2026?

People who are looking to catch live video coverage of the Economic Survey, they can stay tuned with Mint on our official website LiveMint or on our YouTube channel.

People can also track the government's broadcast via the Sansad TV channel on YouTube or the Doordarshan TV channels for the live feed from Parliament's Budget Session.

The official Union Budget website (indiabudget.gov.in), the Finance Ministry's official social media pages, and the Press Information Bureau's (PIB) official social media pages will also host the live video feed.

How to download Economic Survey PDF?

The full official Economic Survey 2026 document can be downloaded in PDF format from the official website on the following link: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/index.php

The link will be activated once the presentation is complete.

Economic Survey: Key Highlights of the document

• The first Economic Survey was presented in 1950-51 along with the Union Budget but has been presented separately since 1964.
• Typically, the Economic Survey document is divided into two parts, A and B.
• Part A consists of major macroeconomic developments over the course of the fiscal year, as well as a broader review of the Indian economy.
• Part B, meanwhile, covers specific socio-economic issues pertaining to the economy.
• The Economic Survey, occasionally, can also have particular themes: for instance, the 2017-18 document was known as the Pink Economic Survey, with its focus on women, and was printed in pink to denote its focus on gender equality and women's empowerment.
• Separation of announcements was aimed at providing lawmakers and the public with important economic context, including data-driven views on the condition of the economy ahead of the Budget.
• The document, by identifying challenges and other issues, also gives crucial context for policy direction.

Key dates to know ahead of Budget Session

• The budget session kicks off on 28 January with a joint address by President Droupadi Murmu to both Houses of Parliament.
• The Economic Survey 2026 will be presented in Parliament by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on 29 January.
• The Union Budget 2026 will be presented in Parliament on 1 February by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
• The Parliament's budget session will conclude on 2 April 2026.