Union Budget 2025: When will FM Nirmala Sitharaman present the Budget?
India's Union Budget 2025, presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, is expected to focus on infrastructure, social welfare and tax reforms. Markets will remain open during the presentation.
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India’s Union Budget 2025 is one of the most anticipated financial events of the year, setting the tone for the country’s economic trajectory. The annual financial statement, detailing the government’s income and expenditure for the next fiscal year, is closely followed by citizens, businessesand policymakers alike.
As the country looks forward to the upcoming fiscal year’s roadmap, Google Search Trends reveals that the query ‘budget 2025 date’ is trending as of January 27, 2025.
Key Focus Areas for Union Budget 2025
Economic analysts predict that the Union Budget 2025 will emphasise critical areas such as:
- Infrastructure development
- Social welfare programs
- Tax reforms
When Will the Union Budget 2025 Be Presented?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the first Union Budget of the Modi 3.0 government on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Markets to Stay Open During Budget Presentation
Despite February 1 falling on a Saturday, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) have announced that markets will remain open for trading. Regular trading hours—9:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—will be observed.
This arrangement is not unprecedented; similar decisions were made in 2020 and 2015 when Budget presentations also took place on Saturdays.
With high expectations surrounding the Union Budget 2025, the nation awaits announcements that could shape the future of the Indian economy. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage.
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