Budget 2025 at a glance: What it is, how to download the pdf, and key features

Union Budget 2025: On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, marking her eighth consecutive budget. This historic achievement places her on track to surpass former Prime Minister Morarji Desai's record of presenting 10 budgets.

If you want to explore the details of the Union Budget 2025, including the key features and how it will impact the country, here's what you need to know.

What is the "Budget at a Glance"?

The "Budget at a Glance" is a simple summary of the Union Budget. It presents the broad figures related to government income and expenditure, helping people easily understand the country's financial situation. It shows important details like:

• Fiscal Deficit (FD)
• Revenue Deficit (RD)
• Effective Revenue Deficit (ERD)
• Primary Deficit (PD)

It also includes information about how the government will collect money (receipts) and spend it (expenditure). The document uses graphs and infographics to make these details easy to understand. Additionally, it shows how funds are transferred to different states and union territories, and it outlines the government’s plans for various programmes and schemes.

How to Download the Budget PDF

You can download the full Budget document, including the "Budget at a Glance," from the official Union Budget website. Here's the link to get the information you need: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/

Once you're on the site, look for this section: Budget at a Glance and download it from there.

Sitharaman’s Historic Achievement

By presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, Sitharaman has set a new record for consistency in India’s financial planning. Sitharaman’s achievement places her in line to surpass the record of 10 budgets set by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who served as the country’s finance minister during two separate periods: from 1959 to 1964, and again from 1967 to 1969. Desai holds the record for presenting the maximum number of budgets in Indian history.