From briefcase to bahi-khata: How Sithraman moved Budget presentations away from colonial symbols
India's Union Budget day traditions have evolved, moving from colonial-era briefcases to a symbolic 'bahi-khata' and now a digital tablet in a red pouch. This shift reflects a conscious effort to embrace Indian culture while modernizing governance, with the red file enduring as a symbol of economic decisions and auspicious beginnings.
India's Union Budget day traditions have evolved, moving from colonial-era briefcases to a symbolic 'bahi-khata' and now a digital tablet in a red pouch. This shift reflects a conscious effort to embrace Indian culture while modernizing governance, with the red file enduring as a symbol of economic decisions and auspicious beginnings.
