<p>India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a white checkered saree with magenta and gold border as her chosen attire to present the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday (Jul 23). It is a watershed moment for Sitharaman who is the first finance minister in the history of India to be presenting the seventh consecutive budget this year.&nbsp;<br />
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India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's sartorial style is keenly watched every year on budget by the fashion police and she never disappoints. The finance minister's handloom saree collection is truly enviable.</p>

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On July 23, as Sitharaman made her way to the parliament to present the Union budget 2024, Sitharaman briefly stopped for a photo-op along with her team. The Union Minister donned an off-white base handloom saree with square checks and a broad magenta border with gold embroidery.</p>

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She will present the Union Budget today at around 11 AM in Lok Sabha. <a href="https://t.co/NARqjCBOW1">pic.twitter.com/NARqjCBOW1</a></p>
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<p>For the interim budget, the FM had draped a resplendent and bright blue kantha silk saree with intricate threadwork embroidery all over.</p>

<h2><strong>Handloom saree lover</strong></h2>

<p>Sitharaman is known for her affinity towards handloom sarees and has always endorsed them. She has always encouraged the traditional craftsmanship that goes into weaving handloom sarees in India. Over the years, Sitharaman has worn some splendid Indian handloom sarees while presenting the Union budget. Here's a look at her sartorial choices in the past budget sessions.&nbsp;<br />
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In 2023, Sitharaman wore a red and black temple border saree with Kasuti threadwork all over. A staunch supporter of traditional handlooms ever since she became the finance minister, Sitharaman has always opted to promote handloom sarees when presenting the Union Budget in the past years.&nbsp;</p>

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In 2021, she wore a classic red and off-white silk Pochampally sari with ikat patterns around the pallu with a green border. Pochampally ikat is traditionally made in the south Indian state of Telangana, also known as the 'silk city of India'.<br />
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In 2020, Sitharaman opted for a bright yellow-gold silk saree. The yellow colour is often considered a sacred colour which stands for prosperity.</p>


India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a white checkered saree with magenta and gold border as her chosen attire to present the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday (Jul 23).

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a white checkered saree with magenta and gold border as her chosen attire to present the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday (Jul 23). It is a watershed moment for Sitharaman who is the first finance minister in the history of India to be presenting the seventh consecutive budget this year. India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's sartorial style is keenly watched every year on budget by the fashion police and she never disappoints. The finance minister's handloom saree collection is truly enviable. LIVE | Union Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Parliament On July 23, as Sitharaman made her way to the parliament to present the Union budget 2024, Sitharaman briefly stopped for a photo-op along with her team. The Union Minister donned an off-white base handloom saree with square checks and a broad magenta border with gold embroidery. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present Modi 3.0 govt's first budget today in Parliament pic.twitter.com/KEwUg2J2Rq — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2024 × #WATCH | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, ahead of the Budget presentation at 11am in Parliament. (Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/VdsKg5bSLG — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2024 × #WATCH | Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with her team with the Budget tablet outside the Ministry of Finance in North Block. She will present the Union Budget today at around 11 AM in Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/NARqjCBOW1 — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2024 × For the interim budget, the FM had draped a resplendent and bright blue kantha silk saree with intricate threadwork embroidery all over. Handloom saree lover Sitharaman is known for her affinity towards handloom sarees and has always endorsed them. She has always encouraged the traditional craftsmanship that goes into weaving handloom sarees in India. Over the years, Sitharaman has worn some splendid Indian handloom sarees while presenting the Union budget. Here's a look at her sartorial choices in the past budget sessions. In 2023, Sitharaman wore a red and black temple border saree with Kasuti threadwork all over. A staunch supporter of traditional handlooms ever since she became the finance minister, Sitharaman has always opted to promote handloom sarees when presenting the Union Budget in the past years. In 2021, she wore a classic red and off-white silk Pochampally sari with ikat patterns around the pallu with a green border. Pochampally ikat is traditionally made in the south Indian state of Telangana, also known as the 'silk city of India'. In 2020, Sitharaman opted for a bright yellow-gold silk saree. The yellow colour is often considered a sacred colour which stands for prosperity.

Nirmala Sitharaman dons white checkered handloom saree for Union Budget 2024

<p>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a red and black temple border handloom saree as she entered the Lok Sabha to present Budget 2023 on Wednesday.&nbsp;FM Sitharaman opted for a red and black temple border handloom saree with intricate Kasuti threadwork all over, which is unique to Karnataka, a southern state in India. A staunch supporter of traditional handlooms ever since she became the Finance Minister, Sitharaman has always opted to promote handloom sarees when presenting the Union budget in the past years.&nbsp;<br />
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With a red digital tablet in hand, Sitharaman looked elegant as she posed for photographs in front of the Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat on Wednesday morning. She completed her simple look with a small bindi on her forehead and gold bangles.</p>

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<p>The Finance Minister has promoted handloom sarees in the past. Here's a look at her sartorial choices in the past budget sessions.&nbsp;<br />
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In 2022, Sitharaman wore a rust and maroon handloom Bomkai saree which is typically weaved in Orissa. &nbsp;The rusty brown tone of her saree was a combination of two colours, brown and red, that many feel represents resilience, dependability, security, safety, warmth, love and power.&nbsp;</p>

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In 2021, Sitharaman wore a classic red and off-white silk Pochampally sari with ikat patterns around the pallu and a green border. Pochampally ikat is traditionally made in the south Indian state of Telangana also known as the 'silk city of India'. <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/budget-2023-live-updates-nirmala-sitharaman-to-present-union-budget-2023-24-in-parliament-today-557696">Follow LIVE update of the Union Budget 2023 here</a></strong><br />
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In 2020, Sitharaman opted for a bright yellow-gold silk saree. The yellow colour is often considered a sacred colour which stands for prosperity.</p>

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2019 was Sitharaman's first Budget presentation as the Union Finance Minister. She chose to wear a simple pink Mangalgiri saree with a gold border for the day.&nbsp;</p>

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a red and black temple border handloom saree as she entered the Lok Sabha to present Budget 2023 on Wednesday. FM Sitharaman opted for a red and black temple border handloom saree with intricate Kasuti threadwork all over, which is unique to Karnataka, a southern state in India.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wore a red and black temple border handloom saree as she entered the Lok Sabha to present Budget 2023 on Wednesday. FM Sitharaman opted for a red and black temple border handloom saree with intricate Kasuti threadwork all over, which is unique to Karnataka, a southern state in India. A staunch supporter of traditional handlooms ever since she became the Finance Minister, Sitharaman has always opted to promote handloom sarees when presenting the Union budget in the past years. With a red digital tablet in hand, Sitharaman looked elegant as she posed for photographs in front of the Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat on Wednesday morning. She completed her simple look with a small bindi on her forehead and gold bangles. Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman called on President #DroupadiMurmu at @rashtrapatibhvn before presenting the #UnionBudget 2023-24 pic.twitter.com/WLFx6S4v5g — PIB India (@PIB_India) February 1, 2023 × Delhi | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman all set to present the Union Budget 2023 at 11am today This is the BJP government's last full Budget before the 2024 general elections. pic.twitter.com/m2NRMHW7Ut — ANI (@ANI) February 1, 2023 × The Finance Minister has promoted handloom sarees in the past. Here's a look at her sartorial choices in the past budget sessions. In 2022, Sitharaman wore a rust and maroon handloom Bomkai saree which is typically weaved in Orissa. The rusty brown tone of her saree was a combination of two colours, brown and red, that many feel represents resilience, dependability, security, safety, warmth, love and power. In 2021, Sitharaman wore a classic red and off-white silk Pochampally sari with ikat patterns around the pallu and a green border. Pochampally ikat is traditionally made in the south Indian state of Telangana also known as the 'silk city of India'. Follow LIVE update of the Union Budget 2023 here In 2020, Sitharaman opted for a bright yellow-gold silk saree. The yellow colour is often considered a sacred colour which stands for prosperity. 2019 was Sitharaman's first Budget presentation as the Union Finance Minister. She chose to wear a simple pink Mangalgiri saree with a gold border for the day.

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