The Union Budget in India is known for its crucial economic reforms, but what also stands out is the varying lengths of the speeches delivered by Finance Ministers over the years. The longest budget speech in India’s history was delivered by Finance Minister Mohan Singh in 1991, with a remarkable 18,650 words. Singh, part of the Narsimha Rao government, addressed major economic reforms during a pivotal time for India’s economy. Arun Jaitley came close to this record in 2018, with his speech of 18,604 words, lasting 1 hour and 49 minutes, as he outlined fiscal strategies and initiatives.On the flip side, the shortest budget speech was presented by Hirubhai Mulji Bhai Patel in 1977, who spoke only 800 words. Patel’s brief address came during the Janata Party government and marked a time of political change. These speeches illustrate the shifting dynamics of India’s economic priorities and political climate over the years.