Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her historic eighth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone as she becomes the first FM to achieve this feat. The budget, second of Modi 3.0, is anticipated to focus on balancing fiscal consolidation with economic growth while targeting a 6.8% GDP growth rate. Key expectations include potential income tax reforms, increased agricultural focus, and substantial infrastructure development to propel India toward its $7 trillion economy goal by 2030
Source: Hindustan Times