FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Day sarees since 2019

The finance minister's fondness for sarees is well-known as she will present her seventh consecutive budget, surpassing Morarji Desai's record of six.

Nirmala Sitharaman posed with a tablet in a traditional bahi khata-styled pouch, dressed in an elegant beige saree with purple borders an d a matching purple blouse ahead of the Union Budget 2024-25.

For her first budget session, she wore a pink Mangalgiri silk saree with gold borders and carried a traditional red bahi khata instead of a briefcase.

In Budget 2021, she wore a Pochampally silk saree from Telangana with a distinctive Ikat design, supporting local artisans and Indian weaving communities.

For Budget 2022, she donned a Bomkai saree from Odisha, highlighting the state's handloom legacy with a brown drape featuring maroon and gold borders.

In Budget 2023, she wore a vibrant red silk saree with black temple motif borders, showcasing Kasuti embroidery from Karnataka's Dharwad region.

For Budget 2024, Nirmala Sitharaman paired a red bahi khata with a blue tussar silk saree adorned with kantha embroidery from West Bengal.

Nirmala Sitharaman's saree choices highlight her appreciation for Indian textiles and craftsmanship, showcasing diverse regional weaves and designs.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports