Union Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Her 8th Consecutive Budget

The much-awaited Union Budget 2025 is here! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reached Parliament to present her eighth consecutive budget today, February 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. This marks a significant milestone, bringing her closer to the record of 10 budgets presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

Key Highlights of the Union Budget 2025

The budget is expected to introduce measures aimed at stabilizing the economy while ensuring fiscal prudence. Here’s what to watch out for:

✅ Economic Growth Measures – With economic growth showing signs of slowing down, the government is likely to introduce reforms to boost consumption and drive investments.

✅ Fiscal Deficit Control – While focusing on development, the budget is expected to maintain a roadmap for reducing the fiscal deficit.

✅ Growth Projections – As per the Economic Survey 2024-25, India's GDP is projected to grow between 6.3% and 6.8% in 2025-26, compared to the estimated 6.4% this year.

What to Expect?

The Union Budget is likely to include tax reliefs, reforms in infrastructure, digital economy push, and incentives for startups and MSMEs. With Lok Sabha elections on the horizon, the budget could also include people-centric schemes to attract voters.

Where to Watch the Budget Live?

You can watch the Union Budget 2025 live on major news channels like DD News, CNBC-TV18, and online platforms such as the official government portals and financial news websites.

Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates and key takeaways from the Union Budget 2025!

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