Union Budget 2025 | Watch FM Sitharaman's speech live

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her eighth consecutive Budget on February 1 that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on the middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth while being fiscally prudent.

On Friday, Sitharaman put final touches to the first full Budget of Modi government's third term.

The Budget will come in the backdrop of the GDP growth rate projected to fall to 4-year low of 6.4 per cent in the current financial year, close to its decadal average.

Sitharaman on Friday tabled the Economic Survey Report in Parliament. Check out the key takeaways from the survey here.

Where to watch the Budget speech by FM Sitharaman

The Union Budget speech by FM Sitharaman will be broadcasted live on Sansad TV website/YouTube. Additionally, one can also watch the speech on Union Budget website (indiabudget.gov.in), DD news. The minister is expected to begin her address at 11 am.

You can also get all the latest and live updates on the Union Budget with us at Deccan Herald as soon as Sitharaman's speech begins.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hinted at new initiatives for the poor and middle class as well as women as he laid out his government's vision a day before the Union Budget is presented in Parliament.

Union Budget 2025 | Nirmala Sitharaman, who continues to be Finance Minister, will present her record 8th Union Budget this time. While inflation has burnt a hole in the pockets of 'aam janata', reports suggest there might be a tax relief for those making up to Rs 15 lakh per year. Track the latest coverage, live news, in-depth opinions, and analysis only on Deccan Herald. Also follow us on WhatsApp, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.