Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Union Budget 2025-26 with Focus on Growth and Inclusive Development

CGC News Reporter February 2, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26 on Saturday, outlining key priorities aimed at boosting economic growth and ensuring inclusive development for all sections of society. In her address, Sitharaman highlighted measures to accelerate growth, invigorate industries, and uplift household sentiment, with a special focus on enhancing the spending power of India’s rising middle class.

The budget emphasizes a comprehensive approach to stimulate economic activity by supporting industries, fostering social development, and ensuring that the benefits of growth reach all citizens. Sitharaman stated, “The Union Budget 2025-26 is an effort to accelerate growth, secure inclusive development, invigorate society and industry, uplift household sentiment, and enhance the spending power of India’s growing middle class.”