FM’s 83-minute speech centred around reforms, growth, railways and roads connectivity.

FM’s 83-minute speech centred around reforms, growth, railways and roads connectivity. FM says tax-paying timeline will be staggered and ITR can be revised for an extended timeline by paying a small amount. She also announced content creator labs to boost India's Animation Visual effects, Gaming and Comic sector. Cabinet meeting to approve the Union Budget proposal is underway at Parliament. Nirmala Sitharaman holds the distinction of delivering the longest Union Budget speech by duration. Her 2020 Budget address stretched to two hours and 42 minutes, setting a record in India’s parliamentary history.