Budget 2025 speech date, time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to deliver the Union Budget 2025 speech this week in Parliament during the Budget session that commenced today. The first phase of the Parliament’s Budget session starts on January 31, 2025 and will end on February 13, 2025. Union Budget is an important document that lays the roadmap for the economy and its various sectors for the upcoming financial year.
Prior to the upcoming Budget presentation, PM Narendra Modi said, “I pray that Goddess Lakshmi showers the poor, middle class with blessings. It is a matter of great pride that India completed 75 years as a democratic nation. India has established itself well on the global pedestal…This is the first complete budget of my third term. I can confidently say that in 2047, when India will complete 100 years of Independence, India will fulfil its aim of Viksit Bharat and this budget will give new energy and hope to the nation.,” PM Modi said.
Budget 2025 Speech: Date, Time
The Budget presentation is scheduled for February 1, 2025, with FM Sitharaman expected to begin her address at 11:00 AM. This will be Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth Budget presentation as Finance Minister.
The 2025 Budget is anticipated to announce substantial capital expenditure, particularly emphasising roadways and Indian Railways development. The common man, salaried taxpayers and middle-class citizens anticipate income tax relief announcements, specifically regarding modifications to the new income tax regime, which currently serves as the default tax regime.
Budget 2025 speech: When & where to watch LIVE
Viewers can follow the Budget 2025 presentation live on the Times of India website, which will provide comprehensive coverage including key announcements, highlights and analysis. The presentation will also be broadcast on Sansad TV.
For detailed Budget 2025 updates and exclusive insights, readers can access the Times of India website’s live blog coverage starting tomorrow morning.