02:32⇢Sitharaman Guards the Fiscal Gates
⌨The Indian media has shifted focus entirely to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Union Budget, emphasizing its historic Sunday presentation and the anticipated focus on manufacturing reforms and domestic demand (Jagran, India Today, Zee News, News18, ABP Live). While headlines briefly touch upon regional gas price hikes (Dinamalar) and security incidents in Mumbai (Times of India), the editorial priority is the fiscal roadmap.