




The Union Budget has evolved from the colonial 'briefcase' to 'bahi khata' and now a 'tablet'. FM Nirmala Sitharaman's choices reflect India's blend of heritage and innovation.
Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, receiving the "dahi-cheeni" blessing for good luck.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget-day sarees highlight India’s textile heritage. As she presents her 8th consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2025, here’s a look at her past ensembles and their cultural significance.