R.K. Shanmukham Chetty is rarely counted among India’s most celebrated finance ministers. Yet, he holds the singular distinction of presenting the first Union budget of independent India.

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 (Reuters) - India's finance ministry has asked its employees to avoid using AI tools including ChatGPT and DeepSeek for official purposes, citing risks posed to confidentiality of ...

In November 1947, the nation's first post-independence budget was presented. Learn about the finance ministers of India and the specifics of their budget presentations since independence.

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With the upcoming high-stakes elections in Delhi, political parties like AAP and BJP focus heavily on offering freebies.

Several finance ministers have gone on to hold significant positions, including becoming Prime Ministers and Presidents of India. Notable examples include: - Implemented New Tax Regime (2005 ...