Budget Speech LIVE: ‘Govt to set up national food technology institute in Bihar,' says Nirmala Sitharaman
Budget Speech LIVE: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 , with this being the eighth consecutive Budget for her. All eyes are on what Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget has for the middle class; in his address to the media ahead of the commencement of Parliament' Budget session on Friday, prime minister Narendra Modi hinted at special provisions for the poor and middle class in the first full Budget of his third consecutive term, which began in June last year....Read More
Focus is also on the duration of Sitharaman's speech. The senior BJP leader's Budget speech on February 1, 2020, lasted 2 hours 40 minutes, the longest Budget address in history. On February 1, 2024, she spoke for only 56 minutes, as it was an interim Budget due to the April-June Lok Sabha polls.
As always, the Budget is being tabled in the Lok Sabha, a day after the Budget session commenced with President Droupadi Murmu's speech to a joint sitting of both Houses: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
(Read the latest news on Budget 2025 with our live coverage on the Income Tax slabs, impact on share markets, and Budget 2025 speech.)
Budget Speech LIVE: Bihar to get national institute of food technology
Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE: A national institute of food technology to be established in Bihar for food processing in eastern India, and to generate employment for the youth.
Budget Speech LIVE: Scheme to make India a ‘global toy hub’ announced
Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman announces a scheme which se says will make India a ‘global toy hub.’
"The scheme will focus on Made in India brands," she adds.
Budget Speech LIVE: Sitharaman announces 5-year mission for cotton varieties
Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE: “I am pleased to announce 5-year mission for cotton varieties. The best of science support will be provided to farmers and ensure a steady supply of cotton used in textile sector,” says Nirmala Sitharaman.
Budget Speech LIVE: National mission on high-yielding seeds announced
Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE: Finance minister announces a national mission on high-yielding seeds.
“India ranks second in fish and aqua culture. To untap the sector, there will be a special focus on Andaman and Nicobar,” she says further.
Budget Speech LIVE: Sitharaman announces 'PM Dhandhanya Krishi Yojana'
Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE: “The PM Dhandhanya Krishi Yojana will cover 100 districts with low productivity and 1.7 crore farmers. The programme will be launched with states. It aims to grow ample opportunities,” Nirmala Sitharaman announces.
Budget Speech LIVE: 'Govt's focus is on 10 broad areas,' says Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE: “The government is focused on 10 broad areas, focusing on agriculture, manufacturing, employment, MSMEs, uplifting rural areas, innovation. This budget aims to work on transformative reforms,” says Nirmala Sitharaman.
Budget Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman addresses Lok Sabha amid sloganeering by opposition
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins tabling Budget amid sloganeering by opposition MPs.
Budget Speech LIVE: Union Budget approved
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE: Union Cabinet approves Budget for FY 2025-2026.
Budget Speech LIVE: 'Maha Kumbh stampede more important than Budget,' says Akhilesh Yadav
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE: “There is a more important thing than Budget at the moment - people in Maha Kumbh are still looking and searching for their relatives. The CM has been there many times, the Union Home Minister has gone there, the Vice President is going today and the Prime Minister will also go there,” says Samajwadi Party chief and Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav.
Budget Speech LIVE: ‘Don’t have much expectations,' says Congress' Jairam Ramesh
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE: “Budget has an intent, content - it both make the extent of the budget. We don't have much expectations from the budget that some big announcements will be made and that will encourage private investment. Let's see if there will be some tax relaxation for the middle class or not,” says Congress MP Jairam Ramesh.
Budget Speech LIVE: Union Cabinet meeting begins
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE: A Union Cabinet meeting begins ahead of Budget presentation in the Lok Sabha.
Budget Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman fed ‘dahi cheeni’ by President Murmu
Budget Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman reaches Parliament
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaches Parliament to present the Union Budget at 11 am.
Budget Speech LIVE: How did markets react ahead of Budget unveiling?
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE: The Indian stock markets on Saturday opened flat and soon went in red the red. At 9.22 am, the BSE Sensex was down 63.06 points or 0.08% and the broader NSE Nifty was 19.30 points down or 0.08%. Read more
Budget Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Murmu
Nirmala Sitharaman Speech LIVE: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS (Finance) Pankaj Chaudhary meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Budget 2Speech LIVE: Copies of Budget brought to Parliament
Budget 2025 Speech LIVE: Copies of Union Budget for FY 2025-26 brought to Parliament ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman's speech, which will begin at 11 am.
Budget Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman shows tablet containing Budget documents
Budget Speech LIVE: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the tablet containing Budget documents and leaves for the Parliament from the Finance Ministry.
Budget Speech LIVE: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech?
Budget Speech LIVE: The Budget speech of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be broadcast live and can be watched on the official Union Budget website (indiabudget.gov.in) and Sansad TV.
For real-time updates and expert analysis, readers can also tune in to Hindustan Times coverage.
Budget Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman at Ministry of Finance
Budget 2Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman has reached the Ministry of Finance, ahead of presenting the Union Budget at 11 am in the Lok Sabha.
Budget Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman leaves from residence
Budget Speech LIVE: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves from her residence ahead of presenting the Union Budget.
Budget Speech LIVE: ‘Have some patience,’ says MoS Pankaj Chaudhary
Budget Speech LIVE: “Everything will be before you by 12 pm. Have some patience. You will get to know everything,” says MoS (Finance) Pankaj Chaudhary to media persons.
Budget Speech LIVE: MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary reaches Ministry of Finance
Budget 20Speech LIVE: Pankaj Chaudhary, MoS (Finance) arrives at the Ministry of Finance ahead of the tabling of Union Budget.
Budget Speech LIVE: Where to follow Budget announcements?
Budget Speech LIVE: For live updates on all Budget-related announcements to be made by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, you can follow HT's live blog. Click here
Budget Speech LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget
Budget Speech LIVE: At 11 am on Saturday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for FY 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, with this being the eighth consecutive Budget for India's first full-time woman finance minister.
