Ahead of Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman appeared in a maroon handwoven Kanjivaram silk saree, showcasing Tamil Nadu’s traditional craftsmanship. Featuring subtle golden-brown checks and a coffee-brown border, her saree symbolizes Indian culture, self-reliance, and support for local artisans.
Finance Minister’s Cultural Saree Look Becomes the Talk Before Budget 2026
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament at 11 am today. For her ninth consecutive budget, her attire received special attention, as always. Her saree on Budget Day is not just a fashion statement, but also a message of Indian culture and tradition.
This year, the Finance Minister wore a maroon handwoven Kanjivaram silk saree. This saree reflects the traditional weaving art of Tamil Nadu. The light golden-brown check design ('kattam') and coffee brown border on the saree further enhance the saree's grandeur. Experts say this outfit also conveys a message of self-reliant India and support for local artisans.
Nirmala Sitharaman's budget saree annually reflects the identity of an Indian art form or state. Last year, during the 2025 budget, she wore an off-white silk saree with Madhubani art from Bihar. The fish design on that saree is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity, and growth. In this way, the Finance Minister also highlights Indian cultural heritage through her attire.
Nirmala Sitharaman was born on August 18, 1959, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. She received a bachelor's degree in economics from Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College, Tiruchirappalli, and a postgraduate degree in economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Before entering politics, she worked in the corporate sector, which gave her a deep understanding of economic matters.
Her political journey accelerated after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2006. In 2014, she was inducted into the cabinet of the Narendra Modi government. During her first term, she served as the Minister of Commerce and Industry with independent charge. In 2017, she assumed the position of Defense Minister, and since 2019, she has served as the Finance Minister of India.
According to reports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan and will present the budget in Parliament at 11 a.m. The entire nation is focused on her budget and its economic proposals.
