India s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget, positioning it as a foundation for developing India into a Viksit Bharat or a developed nation by 2047. The budget, totaling INR 47.66 lakh crore, spans various sectors with a focus on social justice, fiscal prudence, and fiscal deficit reduction. Experts view the budget as laying the groundwork for an empowered and inclusive India, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi s vision.