Pocket-size politics: Budget 2026 in cartoons

In a historic move, Union Budget 2026 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1; This marks the first time in India’s history that the fiscal road map has been announced over a weekend. ‘Pocket-sized politics’ takes the 85-minute budget speech and shrinks it down, using humorous cartoons to show how high-profile politics affects the average person’s pocketbook.

All cartoons by Soumyadip Sinha

Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha

Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha

Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha

Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha

Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha

Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha

Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha

Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha