We have heard the voice of middle class who had been complaining about their aspirations not being met despite being honest taxpayers', Sitharaman said

This significant national financial blueprint outlines key economic policies, reforms, and allocations that will shape India's growth trajectory.

In her eighth budget, Nirmala Sitharaman strikes a delicate balance between stimulating growth and staying true to fiscal consolidation, aiming for a sustainable economic future amid global uncertainty.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday arrived at the Parliament with Union MoS Pankaj Choudhary and other officials. She will attend the Cabinet Meeting where the Union Cabinet will give its assent to the Budget after which the FM will present the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the North Block, which houses the Ministry of Finance, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2025.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is delivering her eighth consecutive Union Budget, a record achievement. She presented the budget using a digital tablet encased in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch.

As Nirmala Sitharaman reciprocated the gestures of her party members, Prime Minister Modi was seen rising from his seat and walking towards her.

The spotlight this time would also be on spending on key schemes like NREGA as well as key sectors like health and education.