Top 6 interesting facts about the Union Budget that you should know

INDIA'S 1st BUDGET

On April 17, 1860, the country's first budget was presented by Scottish economist & politician James Wilson to the British rule.

POST INDEPENDENCE BUDGET

On Nov 26, 1947, Independent India's first budget was presented by then FM R K Shanmukham Chetty.

RECORD BUDGETS

The record of presenting most number of budgets is held by Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai with 10 budgets during his tenure.

BUDGETS SPEECHES

Shortest budget speech of 800 words was delivered in 1977. Longest was in 2020 that lasted 2.42 hours.

LEAKED BUDGET

In 1950,  the Budget was leaked before being presented. After this, its printing location was shifted to ensure safety.

MODERN DAY BUDGET

For the first time in 2021-22, FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented budget in a paperless format.