Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech, which came with a big bonanza for taxpayers, lasted for an hour and 17 minutes, shorter than the previous year's speech spanning 1 hour and 25 minutes.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Speech Full Text Highlights and Important Points: Starting off her speech, Sitharaman said the Union Budget 2025 continues efforts to accelerate growth and provide inclusive development.

Budget 2025 LIVE updates: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam's budget speech begins. Industries and taxpayers are eagerly awaiting the Union Budget 2025, anticipating changes and announcements from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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.

"Desamante matti kaadoyi, Desamante manushuloyi," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman quoted great Telugu poet and playwright Gurajada Apparao while delivering her Budget speech o

As Nirmala Sitharaman reciprocated the gestures of her party members, Prime Minister Modi was seen rising from his seat and walking towards her.