<h1>Finance Minister Completes Budget Consultations for FY'26; Citizens Invited to Share Ideas Starting January 10.</h1> Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman concluded month-long consultations with stakeholders for the FY'26 Budget, involving over 100 participants from various sectors such as agriculture, trade, education, health, and infrastructure. The consultations aimed to gather input for the Union Budget 2025-26, with Sitharaman expressing gratitude and promising to consider the suggestions. Citizens are encouraged to contribute ideas via the MyGov platform starting January 10, 2025, to enhance inclusivity in the budget process. The Union Budget is expected to be presented on February 1, marking Sitharaman's eighth budget and the second full budget of the current government.