When and where to watch FM Sitharaman's speech?

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Date and time

The Interim Budget for the financial year 2024-2025 has been scheduled to take place on February 1, 2024, at 11 am. Image credits: Freepik

Where to watch interim budget?

Finance minister's address will be streamed live on the official Parliamentary channel — Sansad TV — on YouTube on any compatible device. Image credits: Freepik

What is an interim budget?

An interim budget is a temporary financial plan for the government. It replaces the full budget if Parliament is short on time or general elections are approaching. Image credits: freepik

Difference between Interim & Union Budget

Outgoing govt usually presents an interim budget, focusing on essential expenditures and policy continuity. It typically doesn't introduce major policy changes or new schemes. Image credits: Freepik

No 'spectacular announcement'

At an industry event in December, FM Sitharaman confirmed this and said there will not be any "spectacular announcement" in the interim budget. Image credits: Freepik Find Next One