The tradition started in the 18th century when Britain's budget chief was asked to 'open the budget' while presenting his annual statement ...

The annual presentation of the Union Budget in India has been a longstanding tradition. For decades, the Finance Minister ...

India's first full-time female finance minister—made a statement by carrying a 'bahi khata' instead of the traditional ...

Budget announcement in India is around the corner, with traditions like the bahi-khata pouch adding a unique touch. while ...

This historical origin is a nod to the practice of carrying the Budget documents in a briefcase—a tradition that has evolved over time in India. The Union Budget is presented on February 1 each year ...

The tradition of briefcase, started by Britishers, was inherited in India. In 1860, the then budget chief William E Gladstone ...