Both houses of Parliament adjourned sine die, budget session concludes
New Delhi, Apr 18, 2026 : Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die today. With this, the Budget Session of Parliament, which commenced on 28 January this year, has come to an end.
In his valedictory address in the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla highlighted that the House registered 93% productivity during the Budget Session. He said a total of 31 sittings of the House took place. Mr Birla said that during the session, twelve government bills were introduced, and nine bills were passed. This includes the Finance Bill 2026, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 and Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026.
In his valedictory address in Rajya Sabha, Chairman C P Radhakrishnan said that overall, the House functioned for a total of over 157 hours, and the productivity of this Session stood at around 110%. He said, among the three sessions of the Parliament, the Budget Session holds the place of primacy, as it is not only the longest of all three sessions but also the most consequential in shaping the nation’s growth trajectory. He appreciated the members for their valuable perspectives that enriched the discussions in the House. Mr Radhakrishanan said this session also witnessed the re-election of nominated member Harivansh as the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha for the third time.
The Rajya Sabha Chairman said that during the session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement on the ongoing West Asia conflict and the challenges faced by India, especially to meet its energy requirements. Mr Modi presented the evolving situation in a proper perspective and underlined the need for a collective resolve of the nation to face it. He said, the House also took note of the suo moto statements made by the Minister of Commerce and Industry on India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and the Minister of External Affairs regarding the situation in West Asia.