The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) has announced that pre-budget meetings will be held from October 9, 2025, until mid-November. Ministries and departments must submit provisional Statement of Budget Estimates (SBE) through the Union Budget Information System (UBIS) by October 3. Discussions will finalize Revised Estimates for 2025-26 and Budget Estimates for 2026-27, focusing on fund requirements and revenue.