Budget 2025: Renewing Bihar's Hopes Or Just Election Optics?

With Budget 2025 just days away, Bihar's hopes are pinned on the Centre as the state gears up for elections. In the July 2024 Budget, major projects like expressways, a Ganga bridge, and flood control measures were announced, but Bihar now seeks ₹13,000 crore for flood management, airport upgrades, and high-speed corridors. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh, which received significant allocations last year, is unlikely to see new announcements after its ₹11,000 crore Visakhapatnam Steel Plant revival package. Will Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman balance coalition politics with national priorities, or will poll pressure steer her decisions? All eyes are on Budget Day. Watch Business Today TV's special report.