Business News Desk – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament on 1 February 2025. February 1 is Saturday and this time the budget will be presented on Saturday. This will be the first full budget of Modi government 3.0. Usually the budget starts at 11 am. This will be Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth budget, in which she has so far presented five annual and two interim budgets. Now the budget of the year 2025 will be the eighth budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Stock markets will remain open on Saturday, February 1
Due to the budget announcement, Indian stock markets (BSE and NSE) will remain open even though February 1, 2025 is a Saturday. Usually the markets are closed on Saturday and Sunday, but there will be a live trading session on the budget day. This has been confirmed in the circular issued by the stock exchange. The stock market will function as per its regular timing on Saturday.
Where can common people watch live coverage of the budget?
The Finance Minister’s speech will be telecast live on Doordarshan and Sansad TV. Apart from this, this live streaming will also be available on the YouTube platform of Sansad TV and Doordarshan. Apart from this, you can also watch live coverage of the budget on Moneycontrol Hindi website.
Where to get budget related documents
After the presentation of the Budget, the Union Budget will be available on the mobile app and web portal www.indiabudget.gov.in. The budget document will be in paperless form which you will be able to view on your mobile. This app is ready to use in Hindi and English. It will be available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Expectation of relief in income tax
The salaried class is expected to get relief in income tax in Budget 2025. The new tax regime is designed to increase spending, but it is also important for taxpayers who want to save to maintain existing schemes. Taxpayers should be given the freedom to decide which tax system is better for them. All sections have expectations of economic reforms and relief from the Union Budget 2025. The budget is expected to make important announcements on income tax, economic policies and investment opportunities.
