Union Budget 2026: 10 Interesting Facts From 1860 to Digital Era

As the countdown to Union Budget 2026 begins, we look back at the fascinating history behind India's financial roadmap. Did you know the first Budget was presented in 1860, not 1947? Or that the word Budget actually comes from a leather bag? From 5 PM announcements to Nirmala Sitharaman’s record-breaking speech and the 2021 shift to paperless tablets, these 10 facts reveal how the Budget has transformed over the decades. #UnionBudget2026 #BudgetHistory #IndianEconomy #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetFacts #MorarjiDesai #FinancialHistory #PaperlessBudget #IndiaGrowth #Budget2026 About Zee Business: Zee Business is India's Number 1 Hindi business news channel. It's your channel for profit and wealth. Watch Live coverage of Indian markets - Sensex & Nifty, also for expert insights and advise from our team of experts. -------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe Zee Business: https://bit.ly/3L6GG0C Business की हर बड़ी ख़बर से रहें अपडेट फॉलो करें ZEE Business का WhatsApp चैनल: https://bit.ly/3RvzK1N You Can Also Visit Our Website at: Zee Business: https://www.zeebiz.com/ Zee News: https://zeenews.india.com/ DNA India:-https://www.dnaindia.com/ WION: https://www.wionews.com/ Follow Us On: Facebook: https://goo.gl/OMJgrn Twitter: https://goo.gl/OjOzpB Download Zee News App : https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps