Budget 2025 LIVE: Education gets Rs 1.28 lakh crore; up by 6.65%; big update for IITs, medical colleges

According to Budget 2025, five National Centres of Excellence for skilling will be established in collaboration with global expertise and partnerships to equip youth with the skills needed for “Make for India, Make for the World” manufacturing.

According to Budget 2025, the National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST has been nearly wiped out, with only Rs. 2 lakh allocated to the scheme for 2025-26.

The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), previously known as Rashtriya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), has been allocated Rs. 1,815 crore. In the current financial year, the initial allocation was Rs. 1,814.94 crore, but the revised budget saw a reduction to Rs. 895 crore.

According to Budget 2025, 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in government schools over the next five years to nurture curiosity, innovation, and scientific temper among young minds. Additionally, broadband connectivity will be extended to all government secondary schools and primary health centres in rural areas under the Bharatnet project.

The budget 2025 allocation for scholarships for SC and OBC is given in the table below.

Five National Centre for Excellence for Skilling will be set up with global expertise, says finance minister in her Budget speech 2025.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 8th consecutive India budget 2025 in Parliament today. In Union budget 2025, education has been allocated an outlay of Rs 1,28,650.05, witnessing a 6.65 percent increase from last financial year.

The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces establishment of three Centre of Excellence in AI for education with a total outlay of Rs 500 crore for artificial intelligence in excellence education.

Pradhan also announced the completion of Phase 1 of the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) program, which played a key role in promoting research at IITs and the Indian Institute of Science (IISC). The government is now set to launch PMRF 2.0 in 2025-26 , which will further boost research capabilities in India's top institutions.

Speaking about the a significant feature of the Education Budget 2025 is the expansion of Atal Tinkering Labs. Initially piloted with a focus on innovation at school level, the government plans to establish 50,000 new Atal Tinkering Labs over the next five years.

"This quantum jump is expected to provide students with hands-on experience in technology and innovation, preparing them for future careers in emerging fields", Pradhan said.

Pradhan noted that IITs will see a substantial increase in student intake as part of the government's initiative to turn these institutions into 'innovation universities'. The total number of students at IITs, which stood at 65,000 when Prime Minister Modi took office, will rise significantly as the IITs expand their seat capacity .

Moreover, the IITs will offer newer 21st-century courses that cater to evolving technological fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Biotechnology, aligning with global trends and industry needs.

While presenting the union budget 2025 Sitharam said that the country’s medical colleges have seen a 130% increase in medical seats over the last 10 years and the plan to create 10,000 additional seats is part of the government’s aim to add 75,000 more such seats in the next five years.

However, this announcement has sparked a debate among healthcare professionals and medical education experts. Several doctors argue that simply increasing MBBS seats without strategic planning may not effectively address the country's healthcare challenges.

The fourth AI Centre of Excellence in Education, envisioned in the Budget 2025-26, aims to revolutionize India's educational system from pre-primary to professional and research levels. By harnessing artificial intelligence, it seeks to address disparities and inefficiencies, ensuring equitable and high-quality education across the nation. This Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for Education will be established with a total outlay of Rs 500 crore.

In line with the comprehensive implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, this transformative initiative will integrate AI-driven innovations to enhance teaching, assessment, and policy-making. It will foster an educational ecosystem that nurtures young talent and equips them to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

In the budget presented by finance minister, Niramal Sitharaman, the National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of Scheduled Tribe Students has had its outlay cut by 99.9%. It has got only Rs 0.02 crore – Rs 2 lakh – down from Rs 165 crore in the current financial year which was revised up to Rs 250 crore.

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The higher education budget revised to Rs 46,482.35 crore from Rs 47,619.77 crore in 2023-24. Similarly the allocation to financial aid was revised to Rs 1,282.40 crore from Rs 1,908.00 crore. Though there has been an increase in budget allocation, the 2024-25 allocation was a higher 7.4% increased allocation.

Presenting the 8th consecutive budget, Sitharaman said the government will provide 10,000 research fellowships in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Indian Institute of Science (IISC) and expansion of capacity in IIT’s with a special focus on the IIT’s built after 2014.

The substantial increase in the budget allocation for higher education, from Rs 46,482.35 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 50,077.95 crore in 2025-26, represents a significant 7.74% rise. "This increased investment will enable us to enhance further the quality of education, support research and innovation, and expand access to higher learning opportunities for all. The Union Budget 2025-26 presents a forward-thinking vision for higher education, focusing on skill development, innovation, and inclusivity", UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said.

The budget allocation for the digital e-learning scheme witnessed an increased allocation of Rs 681.00 crore from Rs 505.00 crore in 2024-25 budget. The revised budget was much higher at Rs 1595.00 crore.

The biggest budget cut was faced by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, which runs Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). The funding for JNV schools slashed by Rs 495 crore from Rs 5,800 crore planned to be spent this year, bringing it closer to Rs 5,371 crore’s revised estimate.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 10,000 additional seats will be added to medical colleges over the next five years, with the aim of reaching 75,000 medical seats in total.

Nilesh Aggarwal, founder, Medtalks said, "The Union Budget 2025’s focus on expanding medical education and healthcare facilities reflects the government's commitment to improving access to quality healthcare across India. The addition of 10,000 new medical seats, towards the goal of 75,000 seats in the next five years, will help address the shortage of healthcare professionals and equip the next generation with vital skills. At Medtalks, we support this move as it aligns with our mission to provide continuous learning and best practices for healthcare professionals."

Adding to the list of praises for announcement of AI centres of excellence in education budget 2025, Dipesh Kaura, country director - India & SAARC, Securonix, said, "The emphasis on AI in this year's Union Budget is a forward-thinking move. As we accelerate AI adoption across sectors, it's imperative we also prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard our digital advancements. The proposed initiatives to integrate AI in education with a total overlay of INR 500 crore for CoE are a significant step towards future-proofing our workforce. However, it's equally crucial to embed cybersecurity awareness and skills development within these programs, ensuring our next-gen professionals are equipped to navigate the complexities of secure AI implementation. We applaud the government's strategic approach to AI development and urge continued emphasis on cybersecurity as a foundational aspect to safeguarding our AI capabilities.”

Commenting on India's Union Budget 2025, Md Sajid Khan, director-India, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), said, “The focus on AI in education and skill development in this year’s budget is a much-needed step towards preparing India’s workforce for the future. The establishment of a dedicated Centre of Excellence in AI for education, along with the five National Centres for Excellence in Skilling, marks a progressive step towards equipping learners with future-ready capabilities. However, the real challenge lies not just in setting up these institutions but in ensuring that they provide the right mix of technical knowledge, financial literacy, and real-world problem-solving skills.

One of the key points of budget 2025, as announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was the planned expansion of the IITs. The 5 IITs set up after 2014 will be expanded to get 6,500 more seats. Infrastructure development and funding planned especially for IIT Patna. The IITs as a whole have received around Rs 1,000 crore more than the current financial year.

The Union Budget 2025 has allocated a total of Rs 1.28 lakh crore to education ministry. Here's the break-up

• Ministry of Education gets Rs 1,28,650.05 crore
• Higher Education: Rs 50,077.95 crore
• School Education: Rs 78,572.10 crore

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget 2025 speech that a National Digital Repository of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) will be established. Documentation and conservation of manuscript heritage will be done, covering than 1 crore manuscripts.

Abhishek Anand, Partner (Inclusive Banking and Enterprise Development (IB & ED) Domain in Asia, MicroSave Consulting (MSC), said, "The Union Budget 2025 outlines key initiatives to drive economic efficiency. The revamped PM SVANidhi scheme, with UPI-linked credit cards offering a ₹30,000 limit, will empower street vendors, advancing entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.

"Coupled with India Post’s transformation into a public logistics hub, leveraging its vast network of 2.4 lakh dak sevaks, this will streamline rural supply chains and reduce logistics costs. Along with the services offered by IPPB, this partnership can provide fillip to the economy. This will help in enhancing economic productivity and boosting inclusive growth by improving access to financial services and efficient infrastructure, crucial for India’s evolving economy," he added.

In Union Budget 2025, the government has allocated Rs 20,000 crore to implement private sector driven research, development, and innovation. Several higher education institutions had demanded emphasis on research programmes in education budget 2025 . Encouragement of CSR contributions in higher education sector, inclusive ANRF with extra benefits to private insitutions, were among their wishlist.

According to Jairaj Bhattacharya, co-founder and CEO, ConveGenius.AI, "The Union Budget 2025's focus on AI-driven education, skilling, and digital accessibility marks a transformative step for India's learning ecosystem. The Rs 500 crore Centre of Excellence for AI in Education will accelerate innovation, while expanding Atal Tinkering Labs and broadband in schools will bridge digital divides."

For ed-tech enterprises like ConveGenius.AI, these initiatives validate the mission of leveraging artificial intelligence and adaptive learning to enhance education at scale. Strengthening foundational learning, expanding medical seats, and skilling investments align with the urgent need for personalized and tech-driven interventions, he said.

"This budget signals a positive shift towards democratizing quality education, but sustained implementation and public-private collaboration will be key to maximizing impact. We look forward to contributing to this vision and ensuring last-mile access to future-ready learning solutions," the businessman stated.

The major announcements in education budget 2025 are given below.

• 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in government schools
• 10,000 Prime Minister Research Fellowships (PMRF) in IITs and IISc
• Expansion of IITs
• Cuts in minority scholarships
• Rs 400 crore increase in UGC allocation
• Massive cuts in national fellowships and scholarships for higher education of ST students

In Union budget 2025, education has been allocated an outlay of Rs 1,28,650.05, witnessing a 6.65 percent increase from last financial year. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the eighth consecutive India budget 2025 in Parliament today.

Hailing the education budget 2025, Sumit Kumar, Chief Strategy Officer at TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship said, "The budget places a strong emphasis on education and digital empowerment, ensuring that India’s talent pipeline is built from the ground up." The establishment of three AI centres AI will drive AI-integrated learning, research, and innovation, preparing students for next-generation careers in artificial intelligence and automation; IIT expansion will enhance access to world-class learning and research opportunities; ATLs in government schools will foster scientific curiosity, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students.

Additionally, the government’s commitment to broadband connectivity for all secondary schools will play a pivotal role in bridging the digital divide, particularly in rural and underserved areas, where millions of students still lack access to quality digital education, the entrepreneur said. "In today’s technology-driven economy, digital literacy is no longer optional—it is a fundamental skill for employability and economic mobility. Ensuring that youth across India, regardless of socio-economic background, have access to digital resources will level the playing field, empower them with future-ready skills, and enable them to participate in India’s growing digital economy. By integrating early exposure to STEM education, AI-driven learning, and higher technical training, these initiatives create a seamless learning-to-employment pathway, equipping youth with the tools needed to thrive in the global digital landscape and accelerating India’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat," he added.

Praising the announcement of 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in schools, Maithili Tambe, CEO of The Academy School (TAS), Pune said, “Establishing 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) in schools marks a transformative leap toward fostering creativity, innovation, and practical learning among students across India. These labs aim to provide students with hands-on experience in critical areas such as robotics, electronics, and sustainable technologies, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. ATLs can empower students to explore their interests, develop problem-solving skills, and engage in collaborative projects, nurturing a generation of innovative thinkers and future leaders."

Tambe believes that by integrating broadband into classrooms, educators can expand their teaching methodologies beyond traditional textbooks, utilising online resources and interactive platforms that cater to various learning styles. "Broadband connectivity will empower students in remote and underserved areas, bridging the educational divide and offering equal learning opportunities for all," the CEO added.

50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in schools: Education budget 2025 (Representational Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Expansion of five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), additional seats in medical colleges, and setting up of centres of excellence in artificial intelligence with an outlay of Rs 500 crore are among the major initiatives announced in the education budget 2025 as a part of Union budget this year.

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A medical student association stressed on investment in postgraduate medical seats and expansion of government doctor positions in the medical education budget 2025. "Increasing MBBS seats without a corresponding rise in PG seats will be creating an  enormous imbalance in our healthcare system. We are living in different times and specialised training is not just good to have but essential, especially as AI transforms the way we diagnose and treat patients. Only specialists can pick up the errors which AI assisted CDSS tools risk bringing to the healthcare delivery systems. Almost every single student uses ChatGPT nowadays during clinics and sometimes they err! We must ensure that our medical graduates have clear, accessible pathways for specialization otherwise we are looking at an impending doom," said the Federation of Medical Students' Association (FAIMA).

According to FAIMA president Suvrankar Datta, a surplus of MBBS doctors without advanced training will lead to underemployment and a dilution of quality patient care. "Investing in postgraduate seats and expanding government doctor positions is critical and is imperative for meeting the evolving needs of our country," he opined.

In Union budget 2025, the government has announced 10,000 PM research fellowships in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, for an enhanced support.

Nirmala Sitharaman announced to set up 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in government schools in next 5 years. The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme will be implemented to provide digital-form Indian language books for school and higher education, she said.

The Centre will provide 10,000 PM Research Fellowship for students in IITs and IISc Bangalore with enhanced financial support: Nirmala Sitharaman

For education sector, Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans for expansion of IITs. In this regard, additional infrastructure for 5 IITs and 6,500 new seats will be added. IIT Patna to increase hostels and infra capacity, the finance minister said.

IIT Patna (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

In next year, 10,000 additional seats will be added in medical colleges to achieve the goal of 75,000 seats in next 5 years.

The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces establishment of three Centre of Excellence in AI for education with a total outlay of Rs 500 crore for artificial intelligence in excellence education.

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National Institute of Food Technology and Management to be set up in Bihar to enhance income to farmers, skilling and employment opportunities for youth: Nirmala Sitharaman

A new scheme for 5 lakh women will be launched for SC, ST, first time entrepreneurs to get loans. Moreover, credit guarantee cover to be enhanced for start-ups, from Rs 10 crore to Rs 20 crore: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Budget will initiate reforms in 6 domains - taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory reforms: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The first part of the Budget Session will have nine sittings from January 31 to February 13. Parliament will then break for recess to examine the budget proposals on February 13 and meet again from March 10 to discuss the demands for grants of various ministries and complete the budgetary process. The session will conclude on April 4. The entire Budget Session will have 27 sittings.

Viksit Bharat encompasses zero poverty, 100% quality education, comprehensive healthcare, good school education, 100% school and 70% women in employment: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman delivering budget speech 2025.

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A total budget allocation of Rs 1.48 lakh crore was allotted for education, employment, and skilling for the current fiscal year 2024-25.

The members of the opposition started raising slogans disrupting the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech 2025.

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla.

The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha now. Watch Budget speech and latest updates and allocation for education sector here.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called on President Droupadi Murmu before presenting her eighth Budget in the Lok Sabha. As per established tradition, the finance minister met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before heading to Parliament. President Murmu offered 'dahi-chini' (curd-sugar), considered auspicious, to Sitharaman before she left for Parliament to present the Union Budget, the PTI reported.

The Union Budget is expected to focus on health and education. Last year, the Central Budget focused majorly on 4 major castes, namely  ‘Garib’ (Poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (Women), ‘Yuva’ (Youth) and  ‘Annadata’ (Farmer).

The Budget 2025 will be live streamed on YouTube among other social media platforms.

Union Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman will give speech shortly.

Nirmala Sitharaman had in her first Budget in 2019 replaced the leather briefcase -- which was in use for decades for carrying Budget documents -- with a traditional 'bahi-khata' wrapped in red cloth. This year's Budget would be in paperless form, as done in the last three years.

File images shows Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the ‘Union Budget’ in the previous years.

Nirmala Sitharaman with the Union Budget (Source: PTI)

All higher education institutions (HEIs) to become multidisciplinary institutions by 2040, the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled on Friday, announced measures to increase opportunities for outstanding public education, provide scholarships for disadvantaged and underprivileged students, online education and Open Distance Learning (ODL), and accessible learning materials for persons with disabilities.

Is this finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's first budget? Not even remotely. She took charge as minister of finance in 2019. This, however, will be the first full, standard budget in the third term of the Narendra Modi government. Sitharaman presented an interim budget before the elections in 2024 and another, post election, in July.

In the July budget, the finance minister had announced initiatives to encourage internships and employment .

In the higher education budget, the largest allocation typically goes to the central universities as grants. The budget allocated to universities has risen steadily but, interestingly, universities are not funded as generously as the IITs. Despite being almost twice in number, it'll share is only about 30% more. Here's how much the Union Budget has given central universities over the past few years.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will make her budget speech in Parliament at 11 am. The union budget live streaming can be viewed on the YouTube channel of PIB India and also on the official website, indiabudget.gov.in

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with ministry officials before budget speech (image: PTI)

The budget will be live webcast on the Press Information Bureau's YouTube channel, PIB India.

Union Budget live updates on Youtube (Image: PIB India channel)

The budget session of Parliament began on Friday with the President's speech and the tabling of the Economic Survey 2024-25. The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget in Parliament - the budget speech timing is 11 am today - and the papers will be uploaded online shortly after. Parliament will vote on the budget and the Finance Bill during the session as well.

The Union Budget speech 2025 will be delivered from 11 am, by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in parliament. However, the details of the budget - the expenditures, revenue statements and others - will be published on the India Budget website later in the day. All documents and announcements will be available today.

The total allocation to the education ministry's department of higher education has increased over the past few years, crossing Rs 47,000 crore in the current financial year. The trends are given below.

Education Budget Highlights: Higher ed so far

"We have no expectations from the budget. They have been presenting it for 10-11 years and have done nothing substantial. We just need to see how many dimensions they brought to give relaxation to their friends, big capitalists... They may try to lure people through some promises as elections are there in Delhi," Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit told ANI.

Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at the finance ministry. The budget will be read in parliament at 11 am.

Union Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman at finance ministry (Image: PTI)

The Economic Survey’s chapter on "Employment and Skill Development: Existential Priorities", highlighted key challenges faced due to low-skilled workers, which is attributable to the quality of educational outcomes across different levels of education. “Low educational skills in the workforce make a mismatch between their academic qualifications and job market demands. This mismatch has resulted in over 53% of graduates and 36% of postgraduates being underemployed in roles below their educational qualifications," the survey said.

Ravichandran urged the Union government to prioritise open-source platforms for Indian language SLMs/LLMs, expand internet access to remote areas via satellite technology, and to establish digital classrooms nationwide to bridge the digital divide. "To truly empower the next generation, AI, coding, and computer science must be integrated into the curriculum from Class 1, with an enhanced focus on mathematics, building upon existing frameworks like the CBSE syllabus".

Ravichandran V Chairperson and trustee at eVidyaloka

Ravichandran V Chairperson and trustee at eVidyaloka, an organization empowering rural students with future-ready education, said: "Budget 2025 needs to make a bold commitment to education—raising funding from 3% to 8% and ensuring rural students are not left behind in an AI-driven world."

He suggested that the investment should focus on three key areas: expanding access to quality education through hybrid mode, addressing teacher shortages by leveraging public-private partnerships for AI-powered learning solutions, and preparing students for an AI-driven world. "This includes equipping every government school with computers and introducing AI education from 6th grade in collaboration with leading tech companies," he added.

Twitter users have been flooding the social media platforms with memes ahead of the Union Budget 2025.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets trolled for tax reforms. (Image: X)

The Budget speech 2025 will be live streamed through the social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and X. The finance minister has arrived at the North Block of the Parliament ahead of the India Budget 2025.

Last five years’ education  budget allocation for school and higher education departments.

The Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday revealed that the school dropout rates have steadily declined with primary dropout rates at 1.9%, upper primary at 5.2%, and secondary at 14.1%. The importance of skill education in schools has grown significantly with the advent of Industry 4.0, a highly dynamic and skill-intensive era defined by automation, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of things (IoT), big data, and robotics, it said.

Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights

On the Union Budget 2025, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel says, "GST on craft should be removed...Things beneficial for women should be there in the budget," the ANI reported.

Expectations of relief on income tax, particularly for lower middle class, is high after Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked goddess of wealth for elevating poor and middle class. "I pray to Goddess Lakshmi that the poor and the middle-class sections in the country are blessed by her," Modi said on Friday while speaking to reporters outside Parliament before the start of the Budget session.

• Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will take up discussion on President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament on Monday as the Budget session begins on January 31.
• The President addressed both the Houses of Parliament assembled together in the Lok Sabha chamber on Friday.
• The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday briefly after the President's address.
• The Finance Minister will present the General Budget 2025 today, February 1, in the Lok Sabha at 11 am.
• Lok Sabha has provisionally allotted two days from February 3-4 for discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, while Rajya Sabha has earmarked three days for the debate.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reply to the debate in Rajya Sabha on February 6.
• Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has convened a meeting of floor leaders of political parties in Parliament on January 30 to ensure smooth functioning of the Budget session.

(With inputs from PTI)

The handloom weavers of Mandi have requested that provisions be made in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to provide training to weavers to hone their skills.

The Central Budget 2025 will be announced by the Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman today at 11 am in the Lok Sabha.

Srinivasa Addepalli, Founder and CEO, GlobalGyan Leadership Academy said: “As we look toward the Union Budget 2025, it's important that we focus on skilling, upskilling, and leadership development to prepare our workforce for the future. The emphasis of education is only on 15-20 years of school and college. The next 30-40 years are equally important for learning. Professional upskilling should be treated on par with education.  By investing in programs that provide individuals with the skills they need, we can help them stay relevant in a fast-changing job market."

Srinivasa Addepalli, Founder and CEO, GlobalGyan Leadership Academy

India’s first budget was presented on November 26, 1947, by the first finance minister RK Shanmukham Chetty.

Shanmukham Chetty broadcasting on the Budget presented by him in the Indian Parliament in November, 1947, from AIR, New Delhi (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver her 8th consecutive budget 2025 speech in the Lok Sabha at 11 am today, February 1.

The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the second full budget 2025 of the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. The Union Budget 2025 will be tabled in the Lok Sabha.