For the 8th consecutive year, to present the Budget 2025, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in a handwoven Madhubani saree gifted to her by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi. The saree of the day features classic Madhubani designs like fish and nature-inspired art, elegantly adorned with golden borders.

LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement that those earning up to Rs 12 lakh would not be subject to taxes was a significant boost to the middle class. Presenting her eighth consecutive budget,

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Union Budget 2025 and shared the government's financial roadmap for fiscal year 2025-26. In her 70-minute-long speech, the finance minister talked about cutting down tax burden on the middle class as individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh annually will not be required to pay any income tax under the new tax regime.