"My government has ensured Dalits, STs and OBCs become biggest beneficiaries of our initiatives and schemes," President Murmu said.

Addressing Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu said, "Reform, perform and transform have become strong pillars of India's governance model."

President Droupadi Murmu said, "The government has taken historic steps to protect the country's borders and ensure internal security."

"PM Suraj Yojana has been expanded to provide easy loans to backward classes of society and sanitation workers," President Murmu said.

"For a weather-ready and climate-smart India, my government has started 'Mission Mausam' at a cost of ₹2,000 crore, which will also benefit our farmers," President Droupadi Murmu said.

President Droupadi Murmu noted that India's aviation sector is progressing rapidly. She said that airline companies in the country have placed orders for 1700 new aircraft.

• India's metro network has now crossed the one thousand kilometre milestone.
• The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project has been completed and now the country will be connected by railway line from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.

President Droupadi Murmu said, "Today, several Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat trains are being operated. In the last six months, 17 new Vande Bharat trains and one Namo train have been introduced. The government is working rapidly in the direction of One Nation, One Election and Waqf (Amendment) Bill. In the last one decade, my government has given new energy to the journey of 'Viksit Bharat'."

"My Government has used digital technology as a tool for social justice and equality. Digital payments are not limited to some people or some groups." the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, said.

Addressing Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu said, "My government has taken several important steps to promote ease of doing business."

"My government believes in empowering country under leadership of women," President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday, January 31.

President Droupadi Murmu, addressing Parliament, praised the youth for "bringing glory to the country in every field from startups to sports to space."

"More than ninety one lakh self help groups are being empowered under the National Rural Livelihood Mission," President Droupadi Murmu said.

Addressing Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu said, "My government has placed special focus on the education of youth and creating new employment opportunities for them."

"It has been decided to expand the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to provide new houses to three crore additional families," President Droupadi Murmu said while addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.

President Droupadi Murmu addresses joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

"I hope that we will live up to the expectations and aspirations of the country in this Budget session," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ahead of the Budget session.

President Droupadi Murmu has left Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament building. She will be addressing the joint sitting of both Houses- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha- at the beginning of the Budget session.

"Innovation, inclusion, and investment have always been the foundation of our economic strategy. During this session, as in the past, many significant bills will be discussed in the House. After thorough deliberation, these bills will be enacted into law to strengthen the nation," PM Modi said.

At the beginning of the Budget Session of Parliament, PM Modi said, "I can say with confidence that by 2047, when the country will celebrate its 100th year of independence, this budget session and this budget will create new confidence and give new energy to the resolution of developed India that the country has taken."

"Today, at the beginning of the Budget session, I bow to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity. And on such occasions, the virtues of Goddess Lakshmi have been remembered in our country for centuries," PM Modi said ahead of commencement of Budget session.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the start of the Budget Session of Parliament.

In early trade on Friday, January 31, the rupee depreciated 3 paise to 86.65 against the United States dollar, ahead of the release of the Economic Survey 2024-25.

As Economic Survey 2025 will be presented on Friday, here are key things to look out for in the report:

• Economic growth projections
• Fiscal deficit target
• Inflation outlook
• Sectoral performance
• Government policies and reforms
• Employment and job creation

Ahead of the Economic Survey 2025, L&T, Trent, Titan, Tata Consumer Products and BEL are the top gainers in the NIFTY50 space.

Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel, ITC Hotels, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC Bank are top laggards.

Most industry leaders anticipate the nation's economy to grow between 6% and 6.9% in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), according to the Grant Thornton pre-budget survey.

The survey, which included responses from more than 155 industry stakeholders across sectors, found that respondents are optimistic about the economic outlook of India.

President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at 11:00 am on Friday, marking the commencement of the Budget session. Following her address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2025.

NIFTY, SENSEX traded in the positive territory on Friday, ahead of the Economic Survey presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament. NIFTY50 is up 0.3% to 23,320.20, while SENSEX gained 111 points to 76,871.31.

The Budget Session will begin on Friday, January 31, with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of both Houses- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

The Economic Survey, a report card on India's growth, is prepared by a team led by the Chief Economic Adviser of India (CEA), V Anantha Nageswaran.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday, shortly after the President's address in Parliament.