1 / 10 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth straight Union Budget today, continuing a tradition that draws as much attention to her attire as to her speech. Each year, her carefully chosen sarees, rich in colour and craftsmanship, have reflected India’s textile heritage, turning Budget day into a subtle showcase of handloom artistry and cultural storytelling.
2 / 10 This year, she chose a handwoven Kanjivaram silk saree that paid tribute to Tamil Nadu’s centuries-old weaving tradition. The purple Kattam Kanjivaram featured soft golden-brown checks and a coffee-toned border detailed with fine threadwork.
3 / 10 While presenting the Union Budget 2025–26, she wore an off-white handloom silk saree accented with fish-inspired embroidery and a gold border, drawing inspiration from Madhubani art.
4 / 10 For the Union Budget 2024, Nirmala Sitharaman appeared in a white silk saree edged with a purple and gold border.
5 / 10 During the interim Budget ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, she opted for a blue tussar silk saree adorned with kantha craftsmanship.
6 / 10 In 2023, she selected a red and black saree featuring a temple-style border and intricate Kasuti embroidery.
7 / 10 On Budget Day 2022, she wore a rust-brown Bomkai saree highlighted with an off-white border.
8 / 10 In 2021, she delivered the Budget in a red and off-white silk Pochampally saree marked by classic ikat motifs and finished with a contrasting green border.
9 / 10 For the 2020 Budget presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman chose a striking yellow-gold silk saree that stood out for its vibrant hue.
10 / 10 For her debut Budget in 2019, she kept it understated in a pink Mangalgiri saree finished with a gold border.