From ‘bahi-khata’ to tablet: Tracing Sitharaman’s Union Budget journey since 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth Union Budget on February 1. This marks a historic Sunday sitting. The Budget for FY27 will focus on growth, fiscal discipline, and reforms. It will also continue the paperless format. Sitharaman’s journey since 2019 highlights India’s evolving economic priorities.