Interim Budget: Plans Afoot on Making India Developed Nation by 2047
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget: Plans Afoot on Making India Developed Nation by 2047

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As India has been witnessing robust economic growth, the interim budget of 2024 has set a vision to make India a developed nation by 2047 with several measures, including containing fiscal deficit to manageable levels, momentum to nari shakti, welfare of farmers, empowering youth and poor, boosting agriculture & food, solar & electric vehicles, resilient performance of Indian economy among others. Reacting to the Viksit Bharat initiative, India Inc. is of the view that the interim budget consolidates India’s globally acclaimed economic strategy that preps the economy for the future. “The interim budget, however, consolidates India’s economic strategy prioritising capex-driven growth that boosts demand and improves the competitiveness of the industry. “Programmes with thrust on housing for middle class; additional 2 crore houses under PM Awas Yojana ; a plethora of announcements to boost the rural economy – such as focus on creating post-harvest infrastructure, mission for achieving Atmanirbharta in oilseeds, dairy development, promotion of fishing and aquaculture; creation of an additional 1 lakhpati didis, carry forward India’s new approach to development through inclusion and empowerment,” he said.

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India needs to grow at over 7% along with robust fiscal framework to meet Viksit Bharat target: EY India
3 weeks ago

India needs to grow at over 7% along with robust fiscal framework to meet Viksit Bharat target: EY India

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 2 : A recent report by EY India says enhanced government spending is vital for India's Viksit Bharat vision. It says achieving developed economy status requires 7 per cent plus sustained GDP growth and a robust fiscal framework. This requires a significant increase in the government's total expenditure to 35 per cent of GDP from the current …

States' Economic Potential: A Focus on Growth and Prosperity
2 months ago

States' Economic Potential: A Focus on Growth and Prosperity

New Indian Express  

NITI Aayog emphasizes the crucial role of states in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047. The focus will be on accelerating economic growth at the state level to achieve this goal. The states with the largest economies, such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Delhi, will be prioritized in economic policy strategies.

India at 78: A Nation on the Rise, with ‘Viksit Bharat’ in Sight
4 months, 1 week ago

India at 78: A Nation on the Rise, with ‘Viksit Bharat’ in Sight

News 18  

India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on Thursday across the country. These celebrations were not only commemorations of the country’s freedom from British colonial rule but also a positive step towards Viksit Bharat, which aims to transform India into a developed country by the 100th Independence Day celebrations. Furthermore, India’s rapid economic growth and development over the next two decades …

Budget 2024: The Neoliberal Lenses That Skew the Vision
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: The Neoliberal Lenses That Skew the Vision

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 04, 2024 16:08 IST - 6 MINS READ With the short-term, frenzied interest that accompanies annual Budget presentations having ended, it is time to look at issues that were largely ignored in the debate. In fact, around the time when Budget 2024-25 was presented, the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Rio had agreed on jointly pursuing a …

NITI Aayog meeting: PM says only ‘Viksit’ states can make ‘Viksit’ Bharat
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NITI Aayog meeting: PM says only ‘Viksit’ states can make ‘Viksit’ Bharat

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Chairing the meeting of the ninth Governing Council of NITI Aayog on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the ambitious goal of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ could be realized only through the collective efforts of all states. Viksit states will make Viksit Bharat,” PM Modi said, while stressing that the vision of a developed India by 2047 was …

Budget 2024: A blueprint for sustainable growth and employment
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: A blueprint for sustainable growth and employment

The Hindu  

I would like to congratulate the Finance Minister for laying a well-defined road map for Viksit Bharat 2047 while continuing the focus on the immediate requirement. The support for the manufacturing sector, a package for employment generation, and the skilling and upskilling for 4.1 crore youth across sectors, are some of the key highlights of this budget. This, coupled with …

PM Modi Says Third-Term Budget Crucial for 'Viksit Bharat' Asks Oppn To ‘Collaborate'
5 months ago

PM Modi Says Third-Term Budget Crucial for 'Viksit Bharat' Asks Oppn To ‘Collaborate'

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday trained guns on the Opposition ahead of the Monsoon session. The Prime Minister boasted Bharatiya Janata Party's win in the Lok Sabha elections, saying, "It is a matter of pride that after 60 years, a government has come to power for the third time and will present the first Budget for the third time." …

Viksit Bharat, top priority for Centre: BJP
5 months ago

Viksit Bharat, top priority for Centre: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

In a press release on Sunday, Dinakar termed the Union Budget as ‘Vikasita Sankalpa Bharat Budget’ and stated that the nation’s target was to achieve a $5 trillion economy, the third-largest in the world. He said AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had taken the first step by preparing a vision document for Viksit Andhra, to contribute to Viksit Bharat. “We …

IMF says India's GDP growth to moderate to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025
6 months ago

IMF says India's GDP growth to moderate to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025

Times of India  

NEW DELHI: The International Monetary Fund has forecast that India's GDP is likely to grow to moderate from 8.2% in 2023 to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025. "In India, the outlook is for GDP growth to moderate from 8.2% in 2023 to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025, because pent-up demand accumulated during the pandemic has been …

Viksit Bharat 2047: A Non-Negotiable Goal in Modi 3.0
6 months ago

Viksit Bharat 2047: A Non-Negotiable Goal in Modi 3.0

News 18  

As the Modi 3.0 government commences work in earnest following its historic mandate for a third consecutive term, and as Bharat moves closer to the centenary of its independence in 2047, the vision of Viksit Bharat—a developed India—remains centre stage and non-negotiable in its policy objectives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, while rooted in economic prosperity, …

HT interview: Committed to empowering poor, women, middle class, says Modi
7 months, 1 week ago

HT interview: Committed to empowering poor, women, middle class, says Modi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he is committed to strengthening and structuring the GYANM model that empowers Gareeb, Yuva, Annadata, Nari Shakti, and Middle Class in such a way that they become the architects of Viksit Bharat or developed India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he never thinks about what is next for him “Having filled the …

Viksit Bharat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision for a Developed India
9 months ago

Viksit Bharat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision for a Developed India

News 18  

Ever since assuming office as the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi’s vision has extended far beyond the ordinary realms of governance to an ambitious and grand vision to create a new and developed India. Central to this is the concept of ‘Viksit Bharat’ or Developed India, a transformative vision aimed at catapulting India into the league of developed nations …

Viksit Bharat 2047: Vision of PM Modi's for India on 100 years of Independence
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Viksit Bharat 2047: Vision of PM Modi's for India on 100 years of Independence

Op India  

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the Union Council of Ministers’ last formal meeting before the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, which included a brainstorming session on the vision document for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out his government’s action plan to transform India into a developed country by 2047, precisely 100 years after achieving freedom …

Finance Minister Sitharaman Sets Vision for India's Global Leadership in AI by 2047
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Finance Minister Sitharaman Sets Vision for India's Global Leadership in AI by 2047

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Exuding confidence in India to become the third largest economy in the world, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the country should become a global hub for artificial intelligence or AI and India would set up centres of excellence for the same. Anticipating the nation to become a developed nation or ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 …

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confident of India Inc aligning to country's developmental goals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confident of India Inc aligning to country's developmental goals

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 27 exuded confidence that India Inc will align itself to the developmental goals of the nation with an objective of making the country a developed nation or 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 on the 100th anniversary of independence. Ms. Sitharaman said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has clearly indicated that the goal of Viksit Bharat is …

India Dreams Big Now, Says Modi
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India Dreams Big Now, Says Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Launching more than 2,000 railway infrastructure projects worth over Rs 41,000 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India now “dreams big” and “works tirelessly to realise its dreams”. The Prime Minister said that today projects worth Rs 40,000 crore are seeing the light of day and recalled initiating the Amrit Bharat Station project a few …

Corporate sector capex to fuel economic growth: RBI
10 months ago

Corporate sector capex to fuel economic growth: RBI

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India, in its February bulletin, on Tuesday said the fresh round of capex by corporate sector would likely fuel the next leg of economic growth. As per the apex bank, notable fixed asset growth is seen in oil, gas, and chemicals, while sectors like steel and automobiles lag in fixed asset additions despite strong …

Charting India's economic revival and global competitiveness
10 months ago

Charting India's economic revival and global competitiveness

Hindustan Times  

In her budget presentation, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a remarkable achievement in India's economic landscape, emphasising the Foreign Direct Investment surge. Signifying a commitment to fostering continuous economic growth, the finance minister announced a dedication to negotiating bilateral investment treaties, underscoring the government's proactive approach to encourage sustained foreign investment. These strategic measures align with India's vision of positioning …

‘Take giant leap towards Viksit Bharat in next 5 years’: PM Modi to BJP leaders
10 months ago

‘Take giant leap towards Viksit Bharat in next 5 years’: PM Modi to BJP leaders

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to work towards Viksit Bharat and take a giant leap towards the goal over the next five years saying that now was the time to realise the dream and vision of a Viksit Bharat. PM Narendra Modi Read here: PM Modi implemented concept of Ram Rajya, says BJP resolution While addressing the national …

Budget 2024: Delicate balancing by government testament to stability, growth
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Delicate balancing by government testament to stability, growth

Live Mint  

Navigating the intricate journey of presenting an interim budget in the lead-up to general elections presents a formidable challenge. This has resulted in a delicate balancing act, culminating in a budget that stands as a testament to stability, growth, and the government's unwavering dedication to inclusive development. The government has taken a bold step by elevating the capital expenditure for …

The budget does well on both the big Cs: Capex and consolidation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The budget does well on both the big Cs: Capex and consolidation

Live Mint  

Emphasis on the two big Cs—Capex and Consolidation—was the hallmark of India’s interim budget for 2024-25. The government’s concerted focus on capex-led growth has kept the economy in good stead, aiding its emergence as the fastest-growing major economy in the world for three consecutive years by logging 7%-plus real gross domestic product growth. The budget ticked all the boxes on …

Interim Budget 2024 | Govt to come out with White Paper on mismanagement of economy prior to 2014, says Sitharaman
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget 2024 | Govt to come out with White Paper on mismanagement of economy prior to 2014, says Sitharaman

The Hindu  

The Government will come out with a White Paper on the mismanagement of economy prior to 2014 with an aim to draw lessons. Ms. Sitharaman began her nearly an hour long Budget speech emphasising that the Indian economy has witnessed profound positive transformation in the last ten years. "With the blessings of the people, when our Government under the visionary …

Interim Budget 'guarantee of strengthening foundation of Viksit Bharat': PM Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget 'guarantee of strengthening foundation of Viksit Bharat': PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the interim Budget 2024-25 as "innovative" and a "confidence of continuity" and said it was a guarantee to strengthen the foundation of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. In a video statement, PM Modi said the interim Budget was a reflection of the "young aspirations of a young India" and would empower the four …

Budget 2024: PM Modi says this Budget will empower women, youth, farmers and poor
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: PM Modi says this Budget will empower women, youth, farmers and poor

India TV News  

Applauding the 'progressive budget' presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the interim Budget has given the guarantee of a Vikishit Bharat by 2047. PM Modi said that this interim budget is inclusive and innovative and has confidence of continuity. PM Modi said, adding, "This interim budget is inclusive and innovative. Meeting the needs …

Interim Budget 2024: 4 challenges that government needs to address
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget 2024: 4 challenges that government needs to address

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Interim Budget 2024-25 at a time when India's economy is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. An economic review report released by the government said India is poised to register strong growth in FY25, but also outlined several challenges that Nirmala Stiahraman may address in …

Interim Budget 2024: Here's how government can boost domestic manufacturing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget 2024: Here's how government can boost domestic manufacturing

India Today  

The countdown to the Interim Budget 2024-25 has begun, and leaders from various sectors are voicing their hopes and expectations, particularly centered around strengthening domestic manufacturing. Ashok Rajpal, Managing Director of Ambrane India, highlighted the positive impact of Production-Linked Incentive schemes and manufacturing incentives on the consumer electronics industry. “The PLI schemes and various manufacturing incentives have already proven instrumental …

Budget 2024: Can India become a $7 trillion economy by 2030?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Can India become a $7 trillion economy by 2030?

India Today  

A recent review report released by the government has estimated India's potential economic trajectory, aiming to hit the $7 trillion mark by 2030, ahead of the upcoming Interim Budget 2024-25. "India's unwavering commitment to ensuring steady economic growth is generating resources for investment needed for climate change adaptation, building resilience, and mitigating emissions,' the Finance Ministry report said. The report …

Credibility has been a highlight of India’s budgets
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Credibility has been a highlight of India’s budgets

Live Mint  

As per indications, this is likely to be an interim budget, though there is no constitutional provision to present an interim budget before a general election. Even as the interim budget may be devoid of policy announcements, it is important to look at the budget from the lens of what the government would want to achieve from a fiscal policy …

Interim Budget to focus on Viksit Bharat
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget to focus on Viksit Bharat

Hindustan Times  

The interim budget to be tabled in Parliament on February 1 is likely to present a report card of the decade-old central government, provide relief to the middle class, announce measures to check inflation, continue key subsidies, focus on agriculture, incentivise manufacturing, strive for saturation of welfare schemes, take forward the mission to build a $5 trillion economy by 2027-28 …

PM Modi to launch ’Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ today. Details here
1 year ago

PM Modi to launch ’Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ today. Details here

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday launch 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth' via video conferencing, Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. "In line with this vision, 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth' initiative will provide a platform to the youth of the country to contribute ideas to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047," it statement read. The workshops …

India to be a $5 tn economy soon: PM
1 year, 4 months ago

India to be a $5 tn economy soon: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: At the Brics business forum leaders' dialogue late on Tuesday evening in the South African city of Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India as the fastest-growing major economy in the world and invited more global investment. A day ahead of the 15th Brics summit, the Prime Minister, in the presence of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and …

Focusing on roadmap to make India a $5 trillion economy: Govt
1 year, 4 months ago

Focusing on roadmap to make India a $5 trillion economy: Govt

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government’s roadmap to makinge India a $5 trillion economy comprises measures like focussing on inclusive growth, promoting digital economy, fintech, technology-enabled development, energy transition and climate action, and relying on a virtuous cycle of investment and growth, minister of state for fnance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Tuesday. Responding to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha, Chaudhary …

India needs a Budget for its young
1 year, 10 months ago

India needs a Budget for its young

The Hindu  

The world is indeed looking up to the Indian economy as a ‘bright star’, as the Finance Minister noted in the Budget speech on February 1. In contrast to capital expenditures, subsidies and social sector spending are considered ‘wasteful’ and, therefore, it is believed, a cut on their outlays will not hurt economic growth. Unwarranted fears about fiscal deficit Inflated …

Budget 2023: Proposals offer a compassionate note for middle class
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: Proposals offer a compassionate note for middle class

Firstpost  

Budget 2023 has played a sweet tune to boost the nation’s sentiment–offering a compassionate note for the nation’s middle class, food security, and care for the less privileged. An allocation of Rs 10 lakh crores, a significant increase of 33 per cent will address two critical challenges for new India–improved global standard infrastructure and unemployment. A few missed opportunities While …

Making India the No 1 economy in the world is our priority: Bandi
1 year, 10 months ago

Making India the No 1 economy in the world is our priority: Bandi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: BJP state president and MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar welcomed the ‘wonderful’ Union Budget as it will cater to the needs of all sections of people. The BJP state president said that some sections believed that the budget will be an ‘election budget’, but Modi showed that he is moving ahead with a longer vision. Meanwhile, BJP OBC morcha …

Budget 2023 | On the right course: A growth-oriented Budget: Keki Mistry
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | On the right course: A growth-oriented Budget: Keki Mistry

The Hindu  

The Union Budget is one of the most anticipated annual events, where India has consistently embarked on numerous reforms bringing about structural changes. In my opinion, the Finance Minister this year rightly focussed on key factors that align with the larger vision of the government: boosting economic growth, employment generation, encouraging savings and investments, and fiscal consolidation. The government needs …

Budget 2023: How to accelerate growth of Indian manufacturing sector
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: How to accelerate growth of Indian manufacturing sector

India TV News  

Budget 2023: In recent years, the government has implemented a number of supply-side policies to boost manufacturing, and thus investment and Economic growth. According to the experts, the union budget for 2023-24 may benefit the sector significantly as the government intends to provide a significant boost to manufacturing while focusing on increasing private investment and exports.“The Indian manufacturing sector anticipates …

Chandrajit Banerjee | India needs ‘growth’ Budget as global risks get amplified
1 year, 11 months ago

Chandrajit Banerjee | India needs ‘growth’ Budget as global risks get amplified

Deccan Chronicle  

The forthcoming Union Budget, to be presented in Parliament by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, will be the first real post-Covid Budget and the last full-year Budget before the general election is announced. As per the latest government numbers, the economy remains on track to achieve the fiscal target of 6.4 per cent of GDP on the back …

Explained | Is the economy driving with the brakes on?
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained | Is the economy driving with the brakes on?

The Hindu  

The story so far: At this time last December, India’s economy was on the cusp of a fledgling recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, though the Omicron variant posed fresh speed bumps for the rebound. As JP Morgan managing director and India chief economist Sajjid Chinoy explained at a CII economic policy summit last week, 2022 was expected to see a …

Global slowdown not mirrored in India, says Finance Ministry
2 years ago

Global slowdown not mirrored in India, says Finance Ministry

The Hindu  

India’s economic momentum has been sustained well in the third quarter of 2022-23 and there is cause for cautious optimism as the slowdown in global economic activity is not mirrored in India’s performance of various high-frequency indicators, the Finance Ministry said on December 23, 2022. The downsides of India’s widening current account deficit are expected to be limited by a …

Budget 2023: Industry Pins Hopes On Increased Govt Funding And Support For Online Initiatives
2 years ago

Budget 2023: Industry Pins Hopes On Increased Govt Funding And Support For Online Initiatives

ABP News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1, 2022. Hence, a natural expectation for most of India's population from Budget 2023 is to see a range of positive income tax changes to support households who have been hit by rising costs. There is palpable anticipation around the upcoming Budget 2023, which must …

Budget 2022 is going to put India into a higher growth trajectory: Ranjit Jha
2 years, 9 months ago

Budget 2022 is going to put India into a higher growth trajectory: Ranjit Jha

Deccan Chronicle  

Rurash’s founder CEO Ranjit Jha feels positive about Budget 2022 and says “It’s a growth-focused budget.” The fintech enthusiast is already on the lookout for sunrise opportunities and is hopeful that the “objective” of increasing investment levels will put India onto a higher growth trajectory. When we asked for a hint of the sunrise opportunities, he told us, “AI, geospatial …

India economy to grow at quickest pace among large nations: Finmin report
2 years, 10 months ago

India economy to grow at quickest pace among large nations: Finmin report

The Hindu  

The Indian economy is poised to grow at the quickest pace among the league of large nations on the back of various initiatives taken by the government in Budget 2022-23, said the Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review. "In a testimony to the resilience of its people and the farsightedness of its policymaking, the Indian economy that contracted by 6.6 per …

Budget sets up digital pitch for India to bat on
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget sets up digital pitch for India to bat on

Live Mint  

The pandemic has left India at an interesting crossroads. On the one hand, India is the fastest-growing large economy at 9.2% FY22, record foreign exchange reserves equalling 13 months of imports; inflation seemingly under control; stock market and corporate earnings in a positive direction. Hence, the increase of financial assistance to state governments for capital investments, which has been increased …

Budget 2022: India to lay out plan for keeping world’s fastest-recovery going
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022: India to lay out plan for keeping world’s fastest-recovery going

Live Mint  

India is set to present an annual budget topping $500 billion Tuesday, in one of its most keenly watched economic events seen pivotal to sustaining the nation’s recovery from pandemic-induced disruptions. While the fiscal deficit forecast is narrower than the 6.8% gap targeted for the current fiscal year, it’s far wider than the shortfall seen in pre-pandemic years. Higher spending …

Budget 2022: Three focus areas that can propel India to a job-intensive, high growth trajectory
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022: Three focus areas that can propel India to a job-intensive, high growth trajectory

Firstpost  

Union Budget 2022-23: There are initiatives in the infrastructure sector that can be supported and where a quantum jump in expenditure can lead to significant benefits and increased employment A considerable section of the commentary around the Budget is about the continuing importance of public spending, as private consumption remains tentative — exacerbated by the uncertainty around the pandemic and …

Budget 2022: India may boost spending with near-record debt
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022: India may boost spending with near-record debt

Live Mint  

India, which is set to regain the world’s fastest-growing major economy title, will likely prioritize growth over fiscal consolidation by boosting spending, according to economists surveyed ahead of Tuesday’s presentation of the nation’s federal budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will probably increase the budget by about 14% year-on-year to 39.6 trillion rupees in the fiscal year beginning April, according to …

The budget must aim at reforms and create new shock absorbers
2 years, 11 months ago

The budget must aim at reforms and create new shock absorbers

Live Mint  

The Union Budget for 2022-23 is being announced in exceptional circumstances—a nascent economic recovery is gathering pace, investor confidence is on the upswing and Indian stock markets are booming. The government should fast-track existing infrastructure projects, rather than go for new ones, since they generally have long gestation periods. The government should consider replacing bank guarantees with surety bonds and …

Union Budget 2022-23: Why India needs Budget for greater common good amid pandemic
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022-23: Why India needs Budget for greater common good amid pandemic

Firstpost  

Coming to terms with an urgency to support the lives and livelihoods badly hit by COVID-19, the Union Budget 2022-23 is an opportunity to streamline the much-needed policy measures. It is vital to recall that right before the global pandemic made an unprecedented contraction that was regarded by the Reserve Bank of India as “historic technical recession”, the world’s major …

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