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Parliament Budget Session Day 1 Highlights: Sitharaman tables Economic Survey, Sonia Gandhi's remark stirs row

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Highlights: Ahead of the Union Budget, the Economic Survey is tabled in the Parliament, it provides a roadmap to the Budget, and a comprehensive summary on the state of the Indian economy.

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Parliament Budget Session 2025 Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. President Droupadi Murmu commenced the budget session of the Parliament today by addressing the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The Budget session will run from January 31 to April 4 in two phases. The first phase will conclude on February 13, and the second will start on March 10. The government has listed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as well as three other new draft laws for consideration in the Budget session of Parliament. The Finance Bill, 2025 and related demands for grants and appropriation bills have also been listed. The document, prepared by a team led by Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, will provide an official assessment of the economy's performance in the ongoing financial year. The Economic Survey will provide a roadmap for growth and reforms ahead. On Saturday, Union Finance Minister will table the first full Budget of the Modi 3.0 government amid expectations of tweaking income tax slabs.

 

Parliament Budget Session 2025

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  • 2:45 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget 2025: Key highlights

    1.India’s rise as a pillar of economic, social, and political stability in an increasingly unstable world, setting a global example.
    2.Women-led development, ensuring women take the lead in driving the nation’s progress.
    3. Health insurance for six crore senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
    4.Expansion of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, aiming to provide new homes to an additional three crore families, ensuring housing for all.
    5.Inclusion of street vendors and small shopkeepers in the banking system for the first time in seven decades through the PM SVANidhi scheme.
    6.India’s youth making the nation proud in fields ranging from startups and sports to space exploration.

  • 1:53 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Inflation risk from higher commodity prices seems limited in FY26: Economic Survey

    As per the Economic Survey 2024-25, the inflation risk from higher commodity prices seems limited in FY26, geopolitical tensions still pose risk. India needs to improve its global competitiveness through grassroots level structural reforms, deregulation. 

  • 1:43 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    India’s real GDP is estimated to grow by 6.4 per cent in FY25, according to ES 2024-25

    As per the first advance estimates of national accounts, India’s real GDP is estimated to grow by 6.4 per cent in FY25. We expect that the growth in FY26 would be between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent, states the Economic Survey 2024-25. Good Rabi production is likely to contain food prices in the first half of FY26, according to Economic Survey

  • 1:33 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey for 2024-25 in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Soon after, both the houses were adjourned for the day. The Economy Survey document also typically gives some idea about the tone and texture of the actual Budget for 2025-26, to be presented on Saturday.

  • 1:19 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Economic Survey 2025 Live Updates: Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am on February 1

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House proceedings till 11 am on February 1 after FM Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2024-25. India's GDP is projected to grow at a 4-year low pace of 6.4 per cent in the current fiscal on weak manufacturing and investments, as per estimates of the National Statistics office.

  • 1:16 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Rajya Sabha

  • 1:15 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Economic Survey 2025 tabled in Parliament

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025 in Parliament today at the start of the Budget session. The Modi 3.0 government’s Budget 2025 will be presented on February 1, 2025. The first part of the session will conclude on February 13 and the second part will start on March 10.The session will conclude on April 4.

     

  • 1:10 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025 Expectations

    Finance Minister Sitharaman will table the first full Budget of Modi 3.0 government amid expectations of tweaking income tax slabs, major boost for the infrastructure sector, larger allocations for rural development and the education sector. The first part of the session will conclude on February 13 and the second part will start on March 10.The session will conclude on April 4.

  • 1:04 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Economic Survey likely to project 6.3-6.8 per cent GDP growth

    The Economic Survey is likely to project a 6.3-6.8 per cent GDP growth for the next fiscal year, sources said. The Survey 2024-25, authored by Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageshwaran and his team, will be tabled in Parliament this afternoon. India's GDP is projected to grow at a 4-year low pace of 6.4 per cent in the current fiscal on weak manufacturing and investments, as per estimates of the National Statistics office.

  • 12:15 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    President's address concludes

    “When we grow together, our future generations will definitely see a developed, strong, capable and prosperous India in 2047,” President Murmu says while concluding her address. Let us once again reiterate the resolve of unity, and be committed to fulfilling India’s dreams, President Murmu adds further. 

  • 12:08 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget 2025: Vice President reads out English translation of President's address

    Presdent Droupadi Murmu's address at the budget session of Parliament concludes and now the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar moves to read some parts of the President’s address in English. After President Murmu's address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 

     

  • 12:06 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget 2025: 'Historic steps to protect borders,' says President Murmu

    President Murmu said, “My government has taken historic steps to protect country’s borders and ensure internal security.” She added, “Fight against Left Wing Extremism has reached final stage, number of affected districts has declined sharply to 38.”
  • 12:02 PM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Parliament Budget Session 2025: 'From Make in India, we have moved to make for the world', says President Murmu

    President Murmu says, "The country has taken several historic steps to protect the country's borders and ensure internal security....The govt has also taken steps towards self-reliance in the defence sector. From Make in India, we have moved to make for the world..."

  • 11:56 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025: President Murmu hails Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna

    "Government has taken strong steps to provide Awaas through Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna. The government has also decided to provide 3 crores more houses under this scheme. "My government is committed to fulfilling the dream of the middle class of having their own house," the president said.

  • 11:54 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025: President Murmu pays respect to Baba Saheb Ambedkar

    "Two months ago, we celebrated the 75 years of adopting our constitution and a few days ago, we completed our journey of 75 years... On behalf of all Indians, I bow down to Babasaheb Ambedkar and all others in the Constitution Committee," President Murmu said. In her address, she also paid respect to Baba Saheb Amedkar. "I pay respect to Baba Saheb Ambedkar and all the makers of constitution."

  • 11:51 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025: 'Custom duty on cancer medication waived off,' says President Murmu

    President Droupadi Murmu said, “To ensure health services to all citizens, 1.75 lakh ‘Arogyoa Mandir have been established in the country. Looking at the rising number of cancer patients, custom duty on many cancer medicines has been waived off.”

  • 11:41 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025 live: President Murmu hails railway, aviation industry progress

    President Droupadi Murmu says," Today, several Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat trains are being operated. In the last six months, 17 new Vande Bharat trains and one Namo train have been introduced. The government is working rapidly in the direction of One Nation, One Election and Waqf (Amendment) Bill. In the last one decade, my government has given new energy to the journey of 'Viksit Bharat'". “The country’s aviation sector is progressing rapidly with the airline companies placing orders of 1700 new aircraft," she added. 

     

  • 11:38 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025 Live: President Murmu on challenges regarding cyber crime, deepfake

    "Today, India is making its presence felt as a major global player in the field of digital technology...Developed nations of the world are also impressed with the success of India's UPI transactions system...My Government has used digital technology as a tool for social justice and equality," she said. "My government is continuously working towards ensuring efficiency in cyber security. Digital fraud, cybercrime and DeepFake are serious challenges to social, financial and national security," she added.

  • 11:35 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025 Live: Six crore senior citizens to get health insurance, says President Murmu

    "Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, it has been decided to provide health insurance to six crore senior citizens aged 70 years and above," President said.

  • 11:33 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025 Live: President Murmu expressed grief over Mahakumbh stampede

    "The historic Maha Kumbh is going on. It is a festival of our cultural traditions and social awakening. Crores of devotees from India and the world have taken a holy dip in Prayagraj. I express my condolences on the accident that occurred on Mauni Amavasya and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," she said.

     

  • 11:30 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget 2025 Live: President Murmu hails progress on ONOE, Waqf bill

    President Droupadi Murmu in her Budget session addressed said, “Government has taken big decisions on issues such as Waqf boards and One Nation, One Election. Government has placed special focus on education of youth and creating new employment opportunities for them."

  • 11:28 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025: 'Our daughters are making the country proud by winning Olympic medals', says President Murmu

    Addressing joint session of Parliament, President Murmu says, "It is a matter of great pride for the Parliament that today women in large numbers are flying fighter aircraft, joining Police and also leading corporates in the country...Our daughters are making the country proud by winning Olympic medals." 

  • 11:25 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget session 2025: President Murmu hails Ayushman Bharat scheme

     

    President Murmu said while addressing the Parliament, “Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, it has been decided to provide health insurance to six crore senior citizens aged 70 years and above.” She also added that with the help of government schemes, millions have been lifted out of poverty across the country.

  • 11:23 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    'Today our youth is bringing glory to the country in every field', President Murmu on adoption of AI

    Addressing a joint session of Parliament, President Murmu says, "Today our youth is bringing glory to the country in every field from startups to sports to space...India is showing the way to the world in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and the adoption of technology."

  • 11:19 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    'Government believes in women-led development in the country': President Murmu

    Addressing a joint session of Parliament, President Murmu says, "My government believes in women-led development in the country...The government aims to have 3 crore 'Lakhpati didi'. Government is committed to fulfilling the dream of the middle class of having their own house"

  • 11:18 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    President Murmu's addresses Parliament session

  • 11:09 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    President Droupadi Murmu addresses Parliament

  • 10:59 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Parliament

  • 10:53 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    President Murmu moves towards Parliament from Raisina Hill

  • 10:48 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    President Droupadi Murmu departs from Rashtrapati Bhavan

    President Droupadi Murmu departs from Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament building, to address the joint sitting of both Houses at the beginning of the Budget session. Foreign diplomats also arrive to witness President Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament ahead of the Budget Session.

  • 10:41 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Economic Survey 2025 to be tabled today

     

    The Finance Minister will table the Economic Survey on Friday when both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will convene briefly after the President's address. Lok Sabha has provisionally allotted two days (February 3-4) for discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, while Rajya Sabha has earmarked three days for the debate.

  • 10:39 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget session 2025: Parliament proceedings begins today

    Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will take up discussion on President Droupadi Murmu's address to Parliament on Monday as the Budget Session begins on January 31. The President will address both the Houses of Parliament assembled together in the Lok Sabha chamber on Friday and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the General Budget on Saturday.

  • 10:39 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    PM Modi addresses media before the Budget Session 2025

  • 10:35 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Nirmala Sitharaman to present 8th consecutive budget tomorrow

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on the middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth while being fiscally prudent.

     

  • 10:30 AM (IST)
    Posted by Devanshe Pandey

    Budget Session 2025 to begin at 11 am

     

    The budget session of the Parliament will begin today at 11 am with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the Lok Sabh and the Rajya Sabha. After President Murmu's address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 

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