Budget 2024 Expectations Highlights: As the Union Budget 2024 approaches, various sectors are abuzz with expectations for significant policy shifts and financial allocations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took part in the traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage of preparing the Union Budget 2024-25. The Budget is set to be presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23. In the lead-up to the presentation, 'halwa' is prepared and served to the officials and staff of the finance ministry involved in the budget's preparation.