Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman's Stunning Saree Selections For Budget Presentations - A Yearly Retrospective

As the nation eagerly anticipates the presentation of the Union Budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, her choice of saree has also become a topic of interest.

Each year, the saree selected by Sitharaman for the budget presentation garners attention and admiration from the public.

For her record-breaking seventh Union Budget presentation, a white silk saree with a magenta border adorned with golden motifs was chosen by the finance minister.

Sitharama And Her 'Choice Of Sarees'

In 2019, Sitharaman debuted her budget presentation in a bright pink, gold-bordered Mangalgiri saree. During her first Budget, the traditional 'bahi khata' replaced the briefcase for the first time. The Budget papers were wrapped in a silk red cloth with the national emblem embossed on top.

In 2020, a vibrant yellow-gold silk saree with a blue border and a matching blouse was worn by Sitharaman. The colour yellow, often associated with prosperity, was seen as a symbol of the country's aspirations for a thriving economy, as reported by Times Of India.

In 2021, Nirmala Sitharaman was seen in a red and off-white silk Pochampally saree with ikat patterns around the pallu, complemented by a green border. Pochampally ikat is traditionally made in Bhoodan Pochampally, Telangana, known as the 'silk city of India'.

In 2022, Sitharaman opted for a Bomkai saree, originating from Odisha. The saree featured a rusty brown tone, created by combining brown and red hues.

Last year, a traditional temple border red saree was donned by Sitharaman. She opted for the red temple saree with a black border and intricate golden work on Budget Day, as reported by Times Of India.

Nirmala Sitharaman is set to make history by delivering her seventh consecutive budget, surpassing the late Morarji Desai's record of six consecutive budgets. The budget is expected to focus on changes in the income tax structure and measures to improve the ease of doing business in India, as per media reports.