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The journey of a billion dreams, scaled over 250,000 times since independence.
RK Shanmukham Chetty presented a budget of ₹197.39 Crore just months after freedom.
Total expenditure is projected at ₹50.65 Lakh Crore, reflecting India's global footprint.
A targeted fiscal deficit of 4.4% amid a robust GDP growth momentum of 8.0%.
Nirmala Sitharaman (2020): 162 Minutes (Longest Speech)
H.M. Patel (1977): 800 Words (Shortest Speech)
The "King of Budgets" with 10 presentations. He presented on his birthday (Feb 29) twice!
In 2026, she presents her 9th consecutive budget, a record for women in finance.
Deficit was a staggering ₹550 Cr. Today, transfers to states alone hit ₹25.59L Cr.
Dr. Manmohan Singh dismantled the "License Raj" with an 18,650-word speech.
P. Chidambaram bet on growth by slashing top tax rates from 40% to 30%.
The traditional British "Bougette" briefcase era ended in 2018.
2019 saw the return of the Indian ledger wrapped in red silk.
The Budget Mobile App has replaced thousands of printed pages for MPs.
Allocation for Railways in 2026, targeting 200 Vande Bharat trains.
Dedicated Safety Outlay—focusing on better signalling and track upgrades.
Subsidies for food, rural jobs, and fertilizers to ensure inclusive growth.
A rare weekend presentation as India heads into its most significant economic chapter.