A Look At FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget Moments From 2019 To 2025

Union Budget 2025: For the past seven years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has piqued curiosity with her sartorial choices on Budget Day. Her saree selection has consistently drawn attention, alongside the key points she presents to the cabinet.

Let's explore her captivating saree choices from 2019 to 2025, which have turned heads for their meaningful representation of messages and themes, paying tribute to certain people, arts and crafts, etc.

Madhubani Saree 2025

For the 8th consecutive year, to present the Budget 2025, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in a handwoven Madhubani saree gifted to her by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi. The saree of the day features classic Madhubani designs like fish and nature-inspired art, elegantly adorned with golden borders.

Golden Motifs Saree 2024

For her 7th budget in a row on 22 July 2024, FM Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in a silk saree with a magenta border adorned with golden motifs.

Kantha Embroidery Saree 2024

FM Nirmala Sitharaman dazzled in a blue tusar silk saree to present the interim budget on 1st February 2024.

Kasuti Embroidery Saree 2023

In 2023, for her 5th budget presentation in a row, FM Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in a red colour Kasuti embroidery saree with a black border.

Bomkai Saree 2022

Sitaraman dons a brown and maroon colour Bomkai saree all the way from Odisha in the year 2022.

Ikat Saree 2021

Adorned in an Ikat pattern saree, FM Nirmala Sitharaman looked absolutely stunning as she posed for a lens along with her team in a red and off-white silk saree to present the FY 2021-22 budget.

Yellow-Green Saree 2020

Making a statement presentation in her yellow silk saree with a subtle green border, FM Nirmala Sitharaman stunned as she arrived for the FY 2020-21 budget.

Mangalgiri Saree 2019

With all smiles on her face, FM Nirmala Sitaraman donned a pink Mangalgiri saree with a golden border to present her first budget in the year 2019. 

The FY 2025-26 was presented on February 1, 2025, i.e. today, by FM Sitharaman.