Budget 2025 Date and Time: Continuous 8th Time FM Nirmala Sitharaman will Present Union Budget; Where to Watch Live Speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025 at 11:00 am (IST). This will be her eighth consecutive budget presentation, making it a historic moment in India’s financial governance. The Budget, which outlines the government’s fiscal policy and economic priorities for the next financial year, is eagerly awaited by all stakeholders including policymakers, economists, businesses and the public.

importance of union budget

The Union Budget is one of the most important tools for the government to articulate its economic vision and decide on the allocation of resources to different sectors. It affects everything from taxation and public spending to infrastructure development and social welfare programmes. Against this backdrop, given the current economic scenario, including inflation, global economic uncertainty and domestic growth trajectory, the upcoming budget is likely to comprehensively address these issues.

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focus areas

While specific details of the budget will be presented in the presentation, analysts pointed to the following areas as likely to be key focuses:

  • Infrastructure Development: Investing in infrastructure projects to promote economic growth and create jobs.
  • Healthcare and Education: Strengthen health initiatives and education reforms to improve access and quality.
  • Digital economy: Encourage industry-wide digitization to improve efficiency and transparency.
  • Sustainability Initiative: Environmental sustainability through green energy projects and climate change mitigation strategies.

Where to watch live

For those who want to follow the budget presentation in real time, there are several options:

Television: Viewers can watch it on Doordarshan and Sansad TV.

Online streaming:

  • The presentation will be broadcast live on the official YouTube channels of Doordarshan and Sansad TV.
  • Major networks will provide live coverage and updates via their websites and social media.

The presentation will also make all relevant documents available on the official website www.indiabudget.gov.in and the Federal Budget Mobile App, thereby enabling citizens to get detailed information on allocations and policy changes.

The Union Budget 2025 will be a harbinger of India’s future economic landscape in the coming year. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gets ready to lay out her vision for the country’s financial future, various stakeholders are eagerly awaiting how the government will address challenges while boosting growth. With multiple viewing platforms available, citizens can stay informed about this critical event that impacted every aspect of life in India.

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