Is Capex expansion good for growth?
A look at the estimated receipt and expenditure position of Budget 2023-24 would make it clear that the Government is consciously ignoring the fiscal consolidation measures enunciated in the last year’s budget.
A look at the estimated receipt and expenditure position of Budget 2023-24 would make it clear that the Government is consciously ignoring the fiscal consolidation measures enunciated in the last year’s budget.
The West Bengal Chief Minister pointed out that unemployment in the country is at an all-time high, and yet no step has been taken to address the problem.
The Union Budget-2023 2024 is inclusive and futuristic, keeping in mind the empowerment of job professionals, youth, women, men, and farmers: CM
The Congress MP from Himachal said, "The budget is completely directionless, due to which unemployment and inflation will increase in the country."
The BRS leaders were particularly unhappy with Rs 5,300 crore allocated to BJP-ruled Karnataka for drought management while the irrigation projects in Telangana were overlooked.
Far from doing anything to double the income of farmers, the SAD chief lamented that the government has not ensured government procurement for all food grains on minimum support price (MSP).
In 2019, the Union Budget was presented in a traditional 'bahi-khata' rather than a leather briefcase. It was the first time since independence that any Finance Minister had 'opted out' of a briefcase or a hardbound leather bag.
The Finance Minister will table the Union Budget 2023-24 at 11 am in Lok Sabha today, following which she will address the House.
