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Six Years, Eight Budgets, One Record: Sitharaman Rewrites India’s Economic Playbook

Updated: July 25, 2025 18:19

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Historic Tenure and Budgetary Milestone

Nirmala Sitharaman has officially become the longest continuously serving Finance Minister in India’s history, completing six years and 54 days in office as of July 25, 2025.

* She surpassed the previous record held by C.D. Deshmukh, who served from 1950 to 1956

* Sitharaman has presented eight consecutive Union Budgets, the highest by any finance minister in a single term

* Her streak eclipses Morarji Desai’s record of six budgets in one term and four more in a later period

Leadership Highlights and Economic Reforms

* Spearheaded major reforms including corporate tax cuts and the sale of Air India

* Led India’s economic response during the COVID-19 crisis with the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat package

* Championed disinvestment, digital finance, and infrastructure-led growth

Political Journey and Legacy

* Joined BJP in 2008 and rose to become national spokesperson by 2010

* Served as Defence Minister from 2017 to 2019 before taking charge of Finance

* First full-time woman Finance Minister of India, representing Karnataka in the Rajya Sabha

Impact and Global Recognition

* Ranked among the world’s most powerful women by Forbes and Fortune

* Her tenure is marked by resilience, reform, and a commitment to inclusive development

Sources: MSN India, Zee Business, Times Now, ET Now

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