Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to make history on Tuesday, July 23, as she presents her seventh consecutive Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. This remarkable achievement will break the previous record held by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. Since her appointment in 2019, Sitharaman has been a trailblazer, becoming India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister and consistently delivering the Union Budget each year.
This year is particularly unique as it includes two budget presentations: an interim budget in February and the comprehensive one this month. This dual approach is due to the electoral calendar, which prevents an incumbent government from presenting a full Budget right before general elections.
The Budget 2024 presentation is scheduled to begin at 11 am on Tuesday, July 23. For those eager to watch the live coverage, there are several options available. The budget speech will be broadcast live on DD News, Lok Sabha TV, and Rajya Sabha TV. Additionally, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) will stream the Budget presentation online via its official YouTube channel and website. These platforms will provide comprehensive coverage and analysis of Sitharaman’s budget speech, ensuring that viewers do not miss any critical details.
The live streaming on these channels offers easy access for citizens, analysts, and stakeholders who are keen to hear about the government’s fiscal policies and economic strategies for the upcoming year. Given the significance of this Budget, which marks the first full Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government since its re-election last month, anticipation is high.
Sitharaman’s tenure has seen significant economic reforms and initiatives aimed at boosting India’s growth. As the country looks forward to the Budget announcement, various sectors are keen to see the fiscal measures that will impact their operations and growth prospects. The Union Finance Ministry’s role in shaping the economic landscape has been crucial, reflecting both continuity and change under Sitharaman’s leadership.
With inflation management, capital expenditure, and private investment expected to be key focuses, the Budget presentation promises to outline the government’s roadmap for sustainable economic growth. So, mark your calendars for 11 am on July 23 and tune in to the live broadcasts on DD News, Lok Sabha TV, Rajya Sabha TV, or the PIB’s online platforms to catch Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s historic seventh Budget speech.