Union Budget 2025 Speech: How and Where to Watch the Today’s Session of the Budget Live?

The Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The speech is scheduled to begin at 11 am and will outline the government's financial plans and revenue expectations for the upcoming year. Following the presentation in Lok Sabha, the budget documents will be submitted to Rajya Sabha.

Earlier today, Finance Minister Sitharaman introduced the Economic Survey in Parliament. This survey forecasts India's GDP growth to be between 6.3% and 6.8%. Notably, this survey was released just six months after the previous one from July 2024, which followed the General Election.

Budget Session Details

The Budget Session of Parliament began with a Presidential address by Droupadi Murmu. This session is divided into two parts: the first part runs from January 31 to February 13, while the second part will occur from March 10 to April 4. These sessions are crucial for discussing and passing various legislative proposals.

Live coverage of Sitharaman's budget speech will be available on February 1 at 11 am. Viewers can watch it on the official Union Budget website (indiabudget.gov.in) and Sansad TV. For those seeking real-time updates, head on over to OneIndia.com.

Union Budget Expectations

The upcoming budget is anticipated to focus more on agriculture, possibly introducing tax reforms like phasing out the old tax regime. There might also be a proposal for zero income tax for individuals earning less than ₹10 lakh annually, though this remains unconfirmed.

Another significant aspect of this budget will be balancing fiscal consolidation with economic growth amid rising inflation concerns. Key expectations include granting 'industry' status to the real estate sector and providing budgetary support for artificial intelligence (AI) development and adoption.

This year's budget presentation follows a period of economic evaluation through surveys and discussions aimed at addressing current challenges while planning for future growth. The government's approach will likely reflect these considerations as they aim to meet public expectations and economic demands.