Fri Jan 31 18:58:20 UTC 2025: ## Sitharaman to Present Eighth Union Budget on February 1st

**New Delhi, January 30, 2025** – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 on Saturday, February 1st, at 11 am in Parliament. This will be her eighth budget presentation since assuming office. The budget speech, outlining budgetary allocations and revenue expectations for the upcoming fiscal year, will be delivered in the Lok Sabha and subsequently tabled in the Rajya Sabha.

Live streaming of the event will be available on Parliament’s official channels, Doordarshan, Sansad TV, and government YouTube channels. Digital copies of the budget documents, in both Hindi and English, will be accessible on http://www.indiabudget.gov.in. The Stock Exchanges, BSE and NSE, will remain open on this Saturday to accommodate the budget announcement.

This year’s budget is highly anticipated, with taxpayers and various sectors hoping for key changes. Expectations include adjustments to income tax slabs, GST rationalization, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory updates to address economic challenges and stimulate growth. Specific sectors like insurance, technology, and healthcare are awaiting measures to alleviate current concerns and promote expansion.

The budget follows the Union Budget 2024, presented on July 23rd, 2024, which focused on middle-class relief, increased capital expenditure, and infrastructure development aligned with the ‘Viksit Bharat’ strategy. Stay tuned to Live Mint for comprehensive coverage and updates.

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