Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025, her eight consecutive Budget today. Early this morning she arrived at the North Block, which houses the Ministry of Finance, ahead of the presentation of the Budget in Parliament.
Amroha-based artist Zuhaib Khan, who uses graphite-charcoal to create artwork, has made an 8-foot-long portrait of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to mark the presentation of the Union Budget.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said that the Union Budget 2025-26 will be pro-people, pro-poor, pro-middle class budget as it has been since "economy of this country started being taken care of under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi."
The budget speech will outline the government's fiscal policies, revenue and expenditure proposals, taxation reforms, and other significant announcements.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is often known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Each year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and traditional craftsmanship, and this year was no different.
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal expressed optimism that the Union Budget, under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, will prioritize inclusive development and provide relief to the people.
Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday expressed scepticism about the Union Budget 2025, stating that he has "very little expectations" from the government. He added that the Union Budget should be in the interest of the people.
Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her record 8th consecutive budget today in the Lok Sabha. The budget speech will outline the government's fiscal policies, revenue and expenditure proposals, taxation reforms, and other significant announcements.
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday offered 'dahi-cheeni' (curd and sugar), as it is considered auspicious, to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of presenting her eighth Union Budget.
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), has expressed expectations that the upcoming budget will focus on improving liquidity for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and providing financial relief to the middle class.