Watch live as the Budget Session 2025 begins with President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of both Houses at 11 AM, followed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabling the Economic Survey at noon. The session, running from January 31 to April 4, features 27 sittings and includes 16 key bills on banking reforms, railways, and disaster management. With BJP’s reduced majority of 240 seats, opposition plans to raise concerns about the Kumbh tragedy, economic slowdown, and controversial UGC draft regulations. The first part continues till February 13, followed by a recess until March 10 for examining budget proposals. Manufacturing growth has slowed to 2.2% from 7%, while fiscal deficit targets are set at 4.3-4.4% of GDP, making this session crucial for India’s economic trajectory.
