Indiatimes's video: Interim Budget 2024: Why Does FM Sitharaman Use A Red Cloth To Wrap The Budget

Finance Minister Sitharaman opted for a red cloth, breaking the British-era briefcase tradition during her 2019 budget presentation. The bahi khata, symbolizing Indian tradition, was wrapped in red cloth with the national emblem. The choice of red is rooted in the cultural practice of using it for covering religious texts. Post-2021, she transitioned to a paperless budget, presenting it on a tablet, still adorned with a red cloth. This signifies a blend of tradition and modernity in the presentation of India's financial roadmap. Bringing you stories that matter to our generation. Indiatimes is your go-to place for smart, intelligent and quirky content from around the world. We feature stories that will inform and entertain you across a number of subject domains. We aim to bring “you should know”worthy stories from the world of politics, sports, music, health, Bollywood, business, entertainment, automobiles and technology straight to you. A Times Internet Product Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiatimes Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiatimes/ Tweet to us: https://twitter.com/indiatimes