Union Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Modi 3.0 Budget On Feb 1 | When and Where to Watch

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2025, marking her eighth consecutive budget under the Modi government. FM is set to unveil her eighth consecutive budget, breaking the record of former Finance Minister Morarji Desai, who presented six budgets in a row.

This budget, nicknamed "Modi 3.0 Budget," is expected to focus on accelerating India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Tax reforms, growth strategies, and fiscal policies are among the key areas of focus.

Union Budget 2025:  Date and Time
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2025 on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11 AM in Parliament.

The tradition of presenting the budget on February 1 began in 2017, allowing announcements to come before the new financial year starts in April.

Previously, the budget was presented on the last working day of February at 5 PM. This timing was changed in 1997 by then-Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, who moved it to 11 AM for better market alignment and transparency.

Union Budget 2025: When and Where to Watch
The Finance Minister’s Budget speech will be broadcast live on Republic TV and Sansad TV. Viewers can also access real-time updates and detailed coverage on Republic Biz’s website (www.republicbiz.com).

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Will the Stock Market Open on Budget Day?
Yes, the Stock Market will remain open on February 1 to allow investors to respond swiftly to budget announcements. Regular trading hours will be followed, enabling stakeholders to assess the fiscal policies and their impact on the markets.

This decision aligns with the government’s strategy of presenting budgets on Fridays or Saturdays, ensuring markets and stakeholders have adequate time to analyze changes.

Budget 2025: Primary Focus
Union Budget 2025 will highlight themes like ‘Amrit Kaal’ and ‘Viksit Bharat,’ aligning with India’s long-term vision of becoming a developed country by 2047. Key expectations include:

As India eagerly awaits Budget 2025, all eyes are on how it will shape the nation's economic path for the upcoming financial year.