Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Parliament. This marks her eighth budget presentation, including six annual and two interim budgets. It is the second full-fledged budget of the Modi government’s third term.
Budget Speech Timing and Broadcast
The budget presentation will begin at 11:00 AM, continuing the tradition of previous years. Viewers can watch live coverage on platforms such as DD News, Sansad TV, and their YouTube channels. Major private news outlets, including India TV, will also provide real-time updates.
Anticipation of Income Tax Relief
One of the most awaited aspects of the budget is potential relief for taxpayers. Salaried individuals are hoping for reductions in income tax rates and enhanced tax incentives to encourage savings.
Stock Market Open on Budget Day
In an unusual move, the Reserve Bank of India has announced that financial markets will remain open on Saturday, February 1, 2025, to align with the budget announcement. Typically closed on weekends, markets will operate to facilitate trading and respond to fiscal policies unveiled during the budget speech.
Stay tuned for live updates and expert insights on income tax changes, fiscal policies, and stock market reactions as the government outlines its financial roadmap for the year ahead.
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