‘Budget Choro Saree Konsi Hain Btao’: Nirmala Sitharaman’s Saree For Union Budget 2026 Creates Online Buzz

Union Budget 2026: Just like the past 8 times, the internet is more than interested to watch which saree has made it to the Sansad Bhawan for the 9th time! It’s February 01- neither is it an ordinary day

for Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, nor is it just another day for the country, as the much-awaited Union Budget 2026 is being presented today. The Union Budget will be presented by Sitharaman for the 9th consecutive time– under the National Democratic Alliance-ruled nation. And just like all the other times, the internet is yet again curious to know what saree the Union Finance Minister is donning on the big day.Reportedly, the Finance Minister this year is wearing a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree. The saree is a reflection of Tamil Nadu’s history and connection with weaving. The purple saree looks subtle, with golden checks and brown borders. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions: “Aaj kya saree peni hain? #NirmalaSitharaman#UnionBudget #Budget #Budget2026,” a user read.

“FM @nsitharaman at Kartavya Bhawan along with her team of experts, all set to table the Union Budget for 9th consecutive time. Interestingly, she is wearing a maroon colour Kanchipuram saree on this imp day. #Budget2026,” the post read.

FM @nsitharaman at Kartavya Bhawan along with her team of experts, all set to table the Union Budget for 9th consecutive timeInterestingly, she is wearing a maroon colour Kanchipuram saree on this imp day#Budget2026 pic.twitter.com/ASGWpshCAH

— Niyamika_Singh (@NiyamikaS) February 1, 2026

“All set to present her 9th consecutive Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman dons a handwoven #Kancheevaram silk sari, celebrating Tamil Nadu’s timeless weaving legacy - a purple kattam weave with soft golden-brown checks and a rich coffee-brown, thread-worked border. #UnionBudget,” added another.

All set to present her 9th consecutive Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman dons a handwoven #Kancheevaram silk sari, celebrating Tamil Nadu’s timeless weaving legacy - a purple kattam weave with soft golden-brown checks and a rich coffee-brown, thread-worked border. #UnionBudget pic.twitter.com/KimfwVTTug

— 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧 (@suchisoundlover) February 1, 2026