The finance ministry will begin a month-long series of pre-budget meetings from October 12 as part of the preparations for Union Budget 2027-28.
“Pre-budget discussions to finalise RE (Revised Estimate) 2026-27 and BE (Budget Estimate) 2027-28 in respect of the Grants/appropriations will commence with effect from 12.10.2026 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Expenditure),” a notice by the Budget Division of the ministry said.
The notice dated September 23, 2026, circulated to all ministries and departments, has a schedule of meetings with the Department of Expenditure.
The schedule has been prepared taking into account various exigencies, and is being circulated well in advance.
Hence, ministries and departments should ensure that the necessary details required should be submitted by October 6, 2026, the notice said.
These meetings will continue till November 13 as per the schedule.
The Budget Estimates for 2027-28 will be provisionally finalised after completion of pre-budget
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