Union Budget 2025: 6 Indian Finance ministers with most budget presentations

Here are six Finance Ministers who have shaped India’s economy with the most budget presentations.

Morarji Desai (1959-1963, 1967-1969): Presented 10 budgets, holding the record for the most budget presentations. His tenure emphasized fiscal discipline and economic stabilization.

P. Chidambaram (1996-1998, 2004-2008, 2013-2014): Presented 9 budgets, known for bold reforms and economic liberalization, positioning India as a rising global economic power.

Pranab Mukherjee (1982-1984, 2009-2012): Presented 8 budgets focusing on inclusive growth and fiscal consolidation, ensuring balanced economic development.

Yashwant Sinha (1998-2002): Presented 7 budgets, introducing key reforms like the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act to promote economic stability.

C. D. Deshmukh (1951-1956): Presented 7 budgets as India’s first Indian RBI Governor, shaping post-independence economic policies for national development.

Nirmala Sitharaman (2019-2024): Presented 7 consecutive budgets, making history in 2024 by surpassing Morarji Desai’s record for consecutive Union Budgets.