As India gears up for the much-anticipated Union Budget 2025, ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh have announced an extensive coverage plan under the theme ‘Budget for Viksit Bharat’. Themed ‘Accelerating India, Boosting Indians,’ both channels aim to provide 360-degree analysis, real-time insights, and expert breakdowns to help viewers navigate the economic and financial roadmap laid out by the government.

With cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art AR graphics, ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh promise an engaging and informative viewing experience that makes complex budgetary insights accessible to businesses, investors, and individual taxpayers alike.

Nikunj Dalmia, Editor-in-Chief of ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh, along with a team of seasoned analysts and market experts, will spearhead the coverage, ensuring in-depth analysis with actionable takeaways on how the budget will impact industries, stock markets, and economic growth.

The coverage will kick off with the live broadcast of the Finance Minister’s Budget speech on February 1, 2025, with a sharp focus on economic and political implications. The channels will feature exclusive interviews with renowned economists, policymakers, corporate leaders, and market strategists, offering expert insights into key announcements, fiscal strategies, and sectoral opportunities.

ET NOW’s Budget programming will include a Market Masterclass featuring top analysts such as Kunal Bothra, Nooresh Merani, and Anshul Saigal, guiding investors through market swings and high-impact trade strategies. A special session on multibagger stocks will bring together India’s leading wealth creators, including Nilesh Shah, Sandeep Tandon, Porinju Veliyath, Hiren Ved, Raamdeo Agrawal, Samir Arora, Sunil Singhania, and Saurabh Mukherjea, who will decode the best investment opportunities post-Budget.

Adding to the depth of analysis, the Star Market Panel will feature experts like Swaminathan Aiyar, R Gopalan, Ashok Tyagi, Yashish Dahiya, Rajnish Kumar, and Rohinton Sidwa, who will provide a macroeconomic perspective on India’s growth trajectory. Market strategists from Motilal Oswal Finances will share equity insights, while Deloitte India’s expert team will offer real-time interpretations of the Budget’s fine print.

On ET NOW Swadesh, an exclusive segment titled ‘Viksit Bharat Ka Budget’ will air from 7 am to 4 am, featuring deep dives into the Budget’s impact on businesses, investors, and the common citizen. Industry veterans like Radhika Gupta, Atul Chaturvedi, Pankaj Tibrewal, Niranjan Hiranandani, and Mihir Vora will analyze how government policies will shape economic progress.

Further, ‘Budget Darbaar’ at 4:00 PM will focus on personal finance and taxation, with experts like Feroze Azeeze, Anthony Heredia, Alok Agarwal, and Nilesh Shah decoding the implications for savings, investment, and tax planning. At 5 pm, ‘Budget & Markets’ will dissect the Budget’s influence on the stock market, while ‘Gaon-Kisaan Ka Budget’ at 7 pm will highlight the Budget’s impact on agriculture, rural development, and farm policies.

As India stands at a crucial economic juncture, ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh promise to be the ultimate destination for unmatched Budget coverage, offering viewers the most comprehensive, research-backed, and expert-driven insights into Union Budget 2025.