Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025 today, marking her eighth consecutive budget—just two short of the record ten presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. This will be the first full budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. The budget comes at a critical time, with India’s economic growth slowing to a four-year low and global uncertainties weighing on financial stability.
With rising expectations of tax relief, particularly for the lower middle class, speculation is high on potential fiscal measures aimed at boosting consumption and investment. Sitharaman will begin her budget speech at 11 AM, outlining the government’s financial roadmap for the year ahead..