Budget presentation timings: Know the full schedule here

The presentation of the Union Budget in the Indian Parliament is a highly anticipated event in the country.

Which date is the Budget presented on?

Since 2017, the presentation of the Union Budget in Parliament takes place on February 1 every year.

Did you know?

In 2017, it was then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who changed the Budget presentation date to February 1. Earlier, it was presented on the last working day of February.

What is the exact time the FM starts her Budget speech?

Although the exact timings can vary, the Finance Minister typically rises to present the Budget in the lower house of Parliament around 11 am.

How long is the Budget speech?

Typically, the Budget speech lasts for a few hours, during which the Finance Minister outlines the government's fiscal policies and presents the Budget proposals for the next financial year.

What happens after the FM delivers the Budget speech?

The Budget documents are released after the FM completes the Budget speech.

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