On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will create history by presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget. She will become the first finance minister in India’s parliamentary history to achieve this milestone. This budget will further strengthen India’s economic framework, with an emphasis on infrastructure, digital transformation, and taxation reforms.

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• Nirmala Sitharaman will present her eighth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2025, marking a historic achievement.
• Sitharaman has been the Finance Minister since May 2019 and has already presented seven Union Budgets.
• The FY 2025-26 budget will continue her legacy of shaping India’s growth trajectory.
• The record for presenting the most Union Budgets still belongs to Morarji Desai, who presented 10 budgets during his tenure.
• Desai served as Finance Minister from 1959 to 1969 and played a crucial role in shaping India’s economic policies during critical times.
• Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi also presented Union Budgets during their leadership, influencing India’s fiscal policies.
• The first Union Budget of independent India was presented by RK Shanmukham Chetty in 1947, with a modest expenditure of ₹197.1 crore.
• Today, the Union Budget has grown to include ₹48,20,512 crore in total expenditure for FY 2024-25, a reflection of India’s expanding economy.
• Sitharaman’s budgets have been pivotal in post-pandemic recovery, focusing on Atmanirbhar Bharat, PLI schemes, infrastructure, and tax reforms.
• Her focus on digital transformation, green energy, and climate-resilient infrastructure has been key to India’s long-term growth.