Nirmala Sitharaman Sets Historic Budget Record: 9th Consecutive Presentation
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News18•01-02-2026, 07:03
Nirmala Sitharaman Sets Historic Budget Record: 9th Consecutive Presentation
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 today at 11 AM.
- •She is presenting the country's budget for the ninth consecutive time, a first in Indian parliamentary history.
- •This achievement places her alongside finance stalwarts like Morarji Desai and Manmohan Singh.
- •The budget is being presented on a Sunday, a rare occurrence happening after 26 years; previously, Yashwant Sinha presented on a Sunday in 1999.
- •The nation, especially the middle class and salaried individuals, awaits announcements on taxes, railways, and women's welfare.
Why It Matters: Nirmala Sitharaman makes history by presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget, a record in India.
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