New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026, presented on Sunday, marks the ninth consecutive budget tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament. While attention naturally focuses on her policy announcements, another tradition continues to captivate the nation: the saree she wears on 'Budget Day', highlighting India's rich textile heritage and traditional weaves. This year was no exception.
Sitharaman presented the Budget wearing a magenta-coloured Kattam Kanjeevaram silk saree from Tamil Nadu. The saree featured golden kattam (checks) and a coffee-brown border adorned with intricate threadwork, paired with a plain yellow, full-hand blouse.
Kanjeevaram sarees are traditional handwoven silk sarees, renowned for their richnes...