Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made history on Saturday by presenting her eighth consecutive budget with a 74-minute-long speech. This achievement brings her closer to the record held by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who presented 10 budgets during his tenure, six between 1959 and 1964 and four from 1967 to 1969.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began the presentation of her record eighth Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, emphasising India`s continued efforts to accelerate growth and ensure inclusive development.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday announced the launch of a six-year ‘Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ with a special focus on tur (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and masoor (red lentil) during her Budget speech.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has presented an annual budget that focuses on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman surprises with Union Budget offering no income tax for earnings up to Rs 12 lakh, and tax exemptions for up to Rs 12.75 lakh with standard deductions. Social media reacts with memes highlighting the budget as a major relief for the middle class,