Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired the 11th Pre-Budget Consultation with experts from the infrastructure and energy sectors in New Delhi, as part of preparations for the Union Budget 2026–27.
The Ministry of Finance said on X that senior officials from the Ministries of Power, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Road Transport and Highways attended the meeting, along with the Railway Board Chairman and the Chief Economic Adviser.
This was the latest in a series of consultations held over the past few days with representatives from key sectors.
Earlier sessions included economists, farmer groups, MSMEs, capital market participants, startups, manufacturing leaders, BFSI representatives, IT professionals, tourism and hospitality bodies, and labour organisations.
Stakeholders shared their recommendations and challenges, focusing on growth, jobs, investment, technology, industrial competitiveness, financial stability, labour welfare, and sustainable development.
The Ministry said these wide-ranging discussions reflect its commitment to inclusive and collaborative policymaking as a regular part of budget preparation.
