Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025, at 11 AM in Parliament. This will mark her eighth consecutive Budget presentation, making her the only finance minister to achieve this milestone.
The upcoming Union Budget 2025-26 will be the second full budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third-term-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Continuing with recent tradition, the Budget 2025 will also be paperless, like the previous four Union Budgets and one Interim Budget.
The Union Budget 2025 is an annual financial statement that outlines the proposed expenditures and revenues of the Indian government for the fiscal year 2025-26 (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026).
Since 2019, the Indian government has delivered a paperless budget, replacing traditional printed documents with a digital format, often referred to as bahi-khaata. The budget serves as a crucial roadmap for India's economic growth, policy reforms, taxation, and public welfare spending.
Date: February 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (IST)
Venue: Lok Sabha, Indian Parliament, New Delhi
Presented by: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025 speech will be broadcast live on multiple platforms, ensuring easy access for the public, investors, economists, and businesses.
Sansad TV (Parliament TV)
Leading news channels such as NDTV, CNBC TV18, Republic TV, Times Now, and India Today
Official Parliament channels
LiveMint.com for real-time coverage
Union Budget official website: www.indiabudget.gov.in
For real-time updates, key takeaways, and expert analysis, you can follow:
LiveMint Budget 2025 Live Blog
Financial news portals like Economic Times, Business Standard, and MoneyControl
Government’s official website for digital access to budget documents
The Union Budget 2025 is set to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic trajectory for the coming fiscal year. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her eighth consecutive budget on February 1, 2025, the nation will be keenly watching for key announcements on tax reforms, economic growth, job creation, infrastructure development, and digital transformation.
This budget, being the second full budget of the NDA government’s third term, is expected to focus on boosting industries, supporting MSMEs, and strengthening India’s fiscal policies.
With the paperless budget tradition continuing, the government aims to enhance transparency and accessibility. The live broadcast on Doordarshan, Sansad TV, YouTube, and financial news portals ensures that people across the country can stay updated. As economic policies unfold, businesses, investors, and citizens should track the latest updates and expert analyses to understand how Budget 2025 will impact various sectors and everyday life.