By Gursimran Kaur Banga | January 31, 2025 | Images: PTI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is the centre of attention on the Budget Day for more reasons than one. Her sarees garner as much traction as her fiscal policies
Her sarees reflect her personal style, highlighting India’s rich textile heritage and craftsmanship. Here’s a look at some of her most iconic sarees over the years
This year, the Finance Minister chose a white kasavu saree with a golden border and an intricate Madhubani painting. She paired it with a red blouse and a shawl
Nirmala Sitharaman looked elegant in an off-white checkered saree featuring a traditional magenta border, paired with a matching blouse. She accessorised minimally with gold bangles, a chain, and earrings
For the Interim budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sported a blue tussar silk saree with West Bengal’s Kantha embroidery. She paired the traditional outfit with dainty accessories
The FM was radiant in a bright red silk saree featuring a decorative gold-and-black border, showcasing Kasuti embroidery from Karnataka’s Dharwad region
FM Nirmala Sitharaman made an impression in a rusty maroon Bomkai saree, proudly promoting Odisha’s rich handloom tradition. Her light accessories allowed the saree to take the centre stage
For her third budget presentation, FM Sitharaman chose a Pochampally saree in red-and-white hues, continuing to show her support for local artisans and craftsmanship
For the Budget presentation amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Nirmala Sitharaman donned a yellow-gold silk saree with a green-lined border, symbolising hope and prosperity for the future
The FM’s first budget was presented in a stunning pink Mangalgiri silk saree featuring a gold border. It was also the first time the traditional budget briefcase was replaced with the ‘bahi khata’