Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made history on Saturday by presenting her eighth consecutive budget with a 74-minute-long speech. This achievement brings her closer to the record held by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who presented 10 budgets during his tenure, six between 1959 and 1964 and four from 1967 to 1969.

For the 8th consecutive year, to present the Budget 2025, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in a handwoven Madhubani saree gifted to her by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi. The saree of the day features classic Madhubani designs like fish and nature-inspired art, elegantly adorned with golden borders.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a revised tax structure under the new regime that will reduce taxes and leave more money in the hands of the people. She also said during her Budget speech in the Parliament that an annual income of Rs 12 lakh will attract no tax.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday announced the launch of a six-year ‘Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ with a special focus on tur (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and masoor (red lentil) during her Budget speech.

LIVE: Amid high hopes of income tax reliefs, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting Union Budget 2025 that she will “introduce the new income tax bill next week.”