Over the years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day sarees have become a muted tradition in their own right. As she readies to present her ninth budget, let's take a look at her iconic sarees through the years.

<p>Over the years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day sarees have become a quiet tradition in their own right. As she readies to present her ninth budget, let's take a look at her iconic sarees through the years.</p>

What's the story behind FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s iconic Budget Day saree for 2026? Look at her drapes through the years | In Pics

The speech, expected to begin at 11:00 AM, is notable as the first Budget scheduled on a Sunday. This marks Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget, a record for a Finance Minister.

<p>The speech, expected to begin at 11:00 AM, is notable as the first Budget scheduled on a Sunday. This marks Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget, a record for a Finance Minister.</p>

Budget 2026: How priorities have shifted since 2019 and why Nirmala Sitharaman’s record 9th budget matters

<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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<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's sartorial choices have always been discussed. The Finance Minister is known to have an exquisite collection of sarees - a traditional garment worn by Indian women - and her saree choices each year while presenting the union budget are also keenly observed and discussed.&nbsp;<br />
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On Thursday, as Sitharaman stepped out of the Ministry of Finance at the Central Secretariat with her team and posed for the media outside, she looked resplendent in a blue and cream saree.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Nirmala Sitharaman's saree for Budget 2024</strong><br />
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Sitharaman wore a blue and cream printed silk saree with Kantha embroidery all over on Thursday as she went to the Rashtrapati Bhawan to meet&nbsp;Indian President Droupadi Murmu ahead of the interim Budget 2024.&nbsp;<br />
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The saree in ash-blue colour had intricate motifs all over with Kantha embroidery. The embroidery is a specialised kind of thread design done mostly by the artisans of West Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sitharaman teamed her blue saree with a cream blouse and a stole.&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. She wore a small bindi, her hair was tied back and she wore a gold bangle. &nbsp;The colour of her saree this year was different. The Finance Minister in the past years has opted for sarees in colours of red, brown and yellow.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Handloom saree lover</strong><br />
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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 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 2022, Sitharaman wore a rust and maroon handloom Bomkai saree typically weaved in Odisha. &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 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>


Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's sartorial choices have always been discussed. The Finance Minister is known to have an exquisite collection of sarees - a traditional garment worn by Indian women - and her saree choices each year while presenting the union budget are also keenly observed and discussed.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's sartorial choices have always been discussed. The Finance Minister is known to have an exquisite collection of sarees - a traditional garment worn by Indian women - and her saree choices each year while presenting the union budget are also keenly observed and discussed. On Thursday, as Sitharaman stepped out of the Ministry of Finance at the Central Secretariat with her team and posed for the media outside, she looked resplendent in a blue and cream saree. Nirmala Sitharaman's saree for Budget 2024 Sitharaman wore a blue and cream printed silk saree with Kantha embroidery all over on Thursday as she went to the Rashtrapati Bhawan to meet Indian President Droupadi Murmu ahead of the interim Budget 2024. The saree in ash-blue colour had intricate motifs all over with Kantha embroidery. The embroidery is a specialised kind of thread design done mostly by the artisans of West Bengal. #WATCH | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget today#Budget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetSession2024 pic.twitter.com/psiG3ZkaVP — WION (@WIONews) February 1, 2024 × Sitharaman teamed her blue saree with a cream blouse and a stole. With a red digital tablet in hand, Sitharaman looked elegant as she posed for photographs in front of the Ministry of Finance. She wore a small bindi, her hair was tied back and she wore a gold bangle. The colour of her saree this year was different. The Finance Minister in the past years has opted for sarees in colours of red, brown and yellow. Handloom saree lover The finance minister has promoted handloom sarees in the past. 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 2022, Sitharaman wore a rust and maroon handloom Bomkai saree typically weaved in Odisha. In 2021, Sitharaman 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 opts for blue silk saree with kantha work to present 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 dir="ltr" lang="en">Delhi | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman all set to present the Union Budget 2023 at 11am today<br />
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This is the BJP government's last full Budget before the 2024 general elections. <a href="https://t.co/m2NRMHW7Ut">pic.twitter.com/m2NRMHW7Ut</a></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.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman opts for a handloom saree to present Budget 2023

<p>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is known for her love for handloom sarees and has always encouraged local artisans by wearing beautiful, intricate works by them at the parliament.<br />
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On Tuesday, as she arrived at the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister opted for rust and maroon handloom weave with silver thread work in the border.&nbsp;<br />
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Sitharaman had worn a red<em> pochampalli</em> saree last year to present the Union Budget. This year, she is dressed in a <em>Bomkai</em> saree, &nbsp;which is typically made in the Eastern Indian state of Odisha. There was a buzz that Sitharaman may opt for a Benarasi saree, considering the UP assembly elections are just around the corner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Catch all the live updates of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/live-india-union-budget-2022-nirmala-sitharamans-budget-speech-underway-449352">Union Budget 2022 here</a><br />
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Traditional Bomkai silk sarees, also known as Sonepuri saree, is uniquely woven and originated in the western part of Odisha. In the traditional weaving technique of these sarees, low count cotton yarn was used, which essentially is coarse, heavy and is dyed in bright colours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves from the Ministry of Finance.<br />
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She will present and read out the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Budget2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Budget2022</a> at the Parliament through a tab, instead of the traditional 'bahi khata'. <a href="https://t.co/pMlPpIHy4G">pic.twitter.com/pMlPpIHy4G</a></p>
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<p>On Tuesday, Sitharaman posed at the steps of the Parliament with a table, wrapped in a red colour cover with the national emblem emblazoned on it. The tablet has replaced the signature 'Bahi Khata' in the pandemic years.&nbsp;</p>


Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is known for her love for handloom sarees and has always encouraged local artisans by wearing beautiful, intricate works by them at the parliament.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is known for her love for handloom sarees and has always encouraged local artisans by wearing beautiful, intricate works by them at the parliament. On Tuesday, as she arrived at the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2022, the Finance Minister opted for rust and maroon handloom weave with silver thread work in the border. Sitharaman had worn a red pochampalli saree last year to present the Union Budget. This year, she is dressed in a Bomkai saree, which is typically made in the Eastern Indian state of Odisha. There was a buzz that Sitharaman may opt for a Benarasi saree, considering the UP assembly elections are just around the corner. Catch all the live updates of the Union Budget 2022 here Traditional Bomkai silk sarees, also known as Sonepuri saree, is uniquely woven and originated in the western part of Odisha. In the traditional weaving technique of these sarees, low count cotton yarn was used, which essentially is coarse, heavy and is dyed in bright colours. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces the #UnionBudget2022 at the Parliament pic.twitter.com/Uh9QrmzfPz — ANI (@ANI) February 1, 2022 × Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves from the Ministry of Finance. She will present and read out the #Budget2022 at the Parliament through a tab, instead of the traditional 'bahi khata'. pic.twitter.com/pMlPpIHy4G — ANI (@ANI) February 1, 2022 × On Tuesday, Sitharaman posed at the steps of the Parliament with a table, wrapped in a red colour cover with the national emblem emblazoned on it. The tablet has replaced the signature 'Bahi Khata' in the pandemic years.

Nirmala Sitharaman opts for Odisha handloom saree to present the Union Budget 2022