In 2019, Sitharaman moved away from the traditional budget briefcase and instead carried a red 'bahi khata,' symbolizing prosperity
In 2020, she wore a yellow silk saree paired with a matching blouse to present the budget
In 2021, she chose an off-white Pochampally saree, renowned for its distinctive patterns, from Pochampally village near Hyderabad
In 2022, Sitharaman wore a brown Bomkai saree as a tribute to the handloom traditions of Odisha's Ganjam district while presenting the budget
In 2023, she chose a red temple border saree from the Karnataka Dharwad region, crafted from Ilkal silk with intricate Kasuti work. This hand-woven saree highlighted the region's rich textile heritage
In February 2024, she wore a blue saree with a traditional Kantha stitch, renowned in West Bengal, while presenting the 2024 interim Budget
Sitharaman donned an off-white Mangalagiri saree with a magenta border from Andhra Pradesh while presenting the full Budget for 2024-25