Who will present Budget 2024 and how is it prepared?

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her seventh consecutive Union Budget since 2019, joining a distinguished group of finance ministers who have delivered at least five consecutive Union Budgets. This year's budget will be the first full budget presented as part of Modi 3.0, with a notable shift to a paperless format. The budget-making process typically begins in September, over six months before the presentation date, generally on February 1. The Finance Ministry issues budget-related circulars to various entities, including states, Union Territories, Union Ministries, Defense forces, government departments, and autonomous bodies.