Shortest, Longest, Most Iconic: Interesting Facts About Budget Speeches Over the Years
1 year, 10 months ago

Shortest, Longest, Most Iconic: Interesting Facts About Budget Speeches Over the Years

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her fifth Union Budget on Wednesday. The 2021 Budget, when the government went paperless for the first time ever while presenting the Union Budget, replacing the ‘bahi katha’ with a tablet, Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her shortest Budget speech — 1 hour and 40 minutes. Before Sitharaman’s 2019 feat, the longest Budget speech record was held by Jaswant Singh’s of two hours and 15 minutes in 2003. In terms of word limit of speech’s text, Manmohan Singh created the record in 1991 under the Narasimha Rao government when he presented the momentous Budget that changed the face of the Indian economy. While Dr Singh’s record is unbeaten, former Finance Minister late Arun Jaitley’s 2018 Budget speech came rather close — 18,604 words that he delivered in 1 hour and 49 minutes.

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How long was Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024 speech and how does it compare to others?
5 months ago

How long was Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024 speech and how does it compare to others?

Firstpost  

Delivering her second shortest budget speech, which lasted for about an hour and 24 minutes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament for Modi 3.0 government. Jaswant Singh During the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government, Union Finance Minister Jaswant Singh delivered one of the longest budget speeches in 2003, which lasted two hours and 13 minutes. Arun …

Budget 2024: Key facts to know ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 7th consecutive Budget
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Key facts to know ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 7th consecutive Budget

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on Tuesday, July 23. This will be her seventh consecutive budget presentation, surpassing the record previously held by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. Here are some facts related to Budget presentation The Union Budget consists of two main components: the …

Union Budget 2024: Who delivered longest budget speech in Parliament?
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: Who delivered longest budget speech in Parliament?

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on Tuesday, July 23, which will be the first comprehensive budget since the BJP-led NDA government won a third consecutive term earlier this year. Look at some of the longest Union Budget speeches in history: Nirmala Sitharaman : Sitharaman delivered the longest budget speech lasting 2 …

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to break former PM Morarji Desai's record | Here's how
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to break former PM Morarji Desai's record | Here's how

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to break the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai by presenting her seventh consecutive Budget on Tuesday for the fiscal year 2024-25. The upcoming Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year will be Sitharaman's seventh in a row, breaking Desai's record of five consecutive full budgets and one interim budget between …

Union Budget 2024: Longest and shortest budget speeches presented in Parliament
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Longest and shortest budget speeches presented in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget 2024 is scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, marking her seventh presentation of a Union Budget, which also makes her the first Finance Minister to present seven union budgets in a row. Nirmala Sitharaman : 2 hours 40 minutes The speech for the Union Budget 2020 delivered by Nirmala Sitharaman is …

Budget 2024 | Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her shortest Budget speech
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 | Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her shortest Budget speech

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 presented her sixth consecutive Budget with a speech lasting 56 minutes, her shortest-ever. Union Budget 2024 | Follow live updates here The opposition members listened to Ms. Sitharaman's budget speech with rapt attention, barring some voices of disapproval to the Minister's reference to her government returning to power after the Lok Sabha elections. …

Nirmala Sitharaman delivers shortest Budget speech in her term as FM
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman delivers shortest Budget speech in her term as FM

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday delivered the Union Budget 2024. The interim budget that comes before the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha Polls was the shortest budget session speech delivered by Nirmala Sitharaman in her term as union finance minister of the Indian Government. FM Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech timings over the years Nirmala Sitharaman holds the record for the …

India readies for 92nd Budget: What the first Budget looked like in 1947
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India readies for 92nd Budget: What the first Budget looked like in 1947

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For the sixth time, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will stand up in Parliament and present the Union Budget on 1 February. Years later, Independent India’s first Budget was presented by first Finance Minister RK Shanmukham Chetty on 26 November 1947 — just three months after India attained freedom from the British — for the seven-and-a half month-period from 15 August …

Budget 2024: 10 facts about the Union Budget you should know
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: 10 facts about the Union Budget you should know

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on February 1. The traditional pre-budget 'halwa' ceremony, a symbolic event marking the beginning of the final stage of preparations for the Interim Union Budget 2024, took place on January 24 in New Delhi. 10 facts about the Union Budget 2024 The Union Budget …

Budget 2024: Who holds the record for delivering the longest budget speech?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Who holds the record for delivering the longest budget speech?

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on February 1, marking the last budget of the Narendra Modi government before the Lok Sabha elections. As the budget speech holds significant importance, it's interesting to note that Nirmala Sitharaman herself holds the record for delivering the longest budget speech. The record …

Budget 2023: FM Sitharaman delivers her shortest budget speech today at 87 minutes
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: FM Sitharaman delivers her shortest budget speech today at 87 minutes

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth consecutive budget on Wednesday in the Lok Sabha. Budget 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2023-24 on the second day of Budget Session of Parliament. Read here: If ChatGPT were India’s finance minister, ‘ideal budget’ would look like this Last year, she presented the Union Budget in one hour …

Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned 'tax' 51 times in Union Budget 2023 speech
1 year, 10 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned 'tax' 51 times in Union Budget 2023 speech

India Today  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24 in Parliament today. In her fifth Union Budget presentation, the Finance Minister made several key announcements on budgetary allocations, inclusive development, infrastructure, tax, agriculture, investment, green growth, youth power, and others. During the address, Sitharaman's Budget 2022 speech focused on inclusive development, reaching last mile, infrastructure …

Budget 2023: New Income Tax Rules, Capex Increase, FM’s Speech Had It All Under 90 Minutes
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: New Income Tax Rules, Capex Increase, FM’s Speech Had It All Under 90 Minutes

News 18  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth Union Budget 2022-23 today ahead of the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha elections that lasted for nearly 1 hour 25 minutes. The finance minister said “Sapthrishis guiding us through Amrit Kaal” while outlining seven priorities namely inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth power and financial …

Budget 2023: Do you know who gave the longest Budget speech? Everything interesting about the annual financial statement
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: Do you know who gave the longest Budget speech? Everything interesting about the annual financial statement

Firstpost  

It’s Budget Day and all eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as she will present her fifth Union Budget in Parliament today. 2 hours and 42 minutes Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds the record for delivering the longest speech while presenting the Union Budget 2020-21 on 1 February 2020. Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Photo 800 words That’s the length …

Union Budget 2023: A look back at some memorable speeches by finance ministers
1 year, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2023: A look back at some memorable speeches by finance ministers

Firstpost  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her fifth Budget on Wednesday which will lay out the financial statements and tax proposals for the fiscal year 2023-2024. Sitharaman is the second female finance minister to present the Union Budget after Indira Gandhi, who delivered it for the financial year 1970-71. With D-Day just around the corner, let’s …

Budget 2023: From Longest To Shortest Speech, Check Top 10 Budget Trivia You May Not Know
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: From Longest To Shortest Speech, Check Top 10 Budget Trivia You May Not Know

ABP News  

After months of preparations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the last full year's Budget of the Modi government 2.0 on February 1. Longest Budget speech Four-time presenter Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds the record for delivering the longest speech as she spoke for almost two hours and 42 minutes in the 2020-21 Union Budget on February 1, 2020. Most …

Nirmala Sitharaman holds record for longest budget speech in history. What about this year?
2 years, 10 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman holds record for longest budget speech in history. What about this year?

India Today  

In 2019, Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman presented her maiden budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2022 in Parliament on Tuesday, February 1. In terms of word spoken, Manmohan Singh delivered the longest budget speech in 1991 under the PV Narasimha Rao government. BUDGET 2022 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented her …

Budget 2022: 17 interesting facts about Union Budget presentation
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022: 17 interesting facts about Union Budget presentation

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her fourth straight Union Budget when she presents financial statements and tax proposals for fiscal year 2022-23. LONGEST BUDGET SPEECH Sitharaman holds the record for delivering the longest speech when she spoke for 2 hours and 42 minutes while presenting the Union Budget 2020-21 on February 1, 2020. TIME …

Unfolding this week: Budget, Economic Survey, GDP estimates
2 years, 10 months ago

Unfolding this week: Budget, Economic Survey, GDP estimates

Live Mint  

Every Monday, Mint’s Plain Facts section features key data releases and events to track in the coming week. Here’s more: Union Budget View Full Image Mint Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her fourth budget in Parliament at 11am on Tuesday. Economic Survey View Full Image Mint The finance minister will present this year’s Economic Survey in …

Know all about history, trivia related to budget, ahead of Union Budget 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

Know all about history, trivia related to budget, ahead of Union Budget 2022

India TV News  

Highlights Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her fourth straight Union Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her fourth straight Union Budget when she presents financial statements and tax proposals for fiscal year 2022-23. LONGEST BUDGET SPEECH: Sitharaman holds the record for delivering the longest speech when she spoke for 2 hours and …

As Kerala CM Bombards Oppn with 4-hour-long Speech, Here are Leaders Who Took Their Time while Speaking
4 years, 3 months ago

As Kerala CM Bombards Oppn with 4-hour-long Speech, Here are Leaders Who Took Their Time while Speaking

News 18  

The Communist Party of India -led Left Democratic Front government in Kerala comfortably overcame the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition after 11 hours of discussion on Monday. Oommen Chandy Oommen Chandy, when he was the chief minister, set the record for the lengthiest Budget presentation in the assembly on February 13, 2016, delivering a speech lasting 2 hours and …

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