On Saturday, February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her eighth consecutive Union Budget, marking a historic milestone. Her presentation came amid an economic slowdown and growing calls for tax relief for the middle class, bringing her closer to the record of 10 Budgets set by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai over various terms. Nirmala Sitharaman made various key announcements for the middle class. Watch the full union budget speech of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.