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Budget 2024 Highlights: 'This budget speaks from a position where we've delivered on development,' says FM Sitharaman

Hello readers! Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday unveiled the Modi government's last budget before national elections, due by May. Check the key highlights from the Budget speech.
Last Updated : 01 February 2024, 15:26 IST

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11:0201 Feb 2024

Sitharaman tables Modi govt's last Budget before Lok Sabha polls in Parliament; begins speech

11:0501 Feb 2024

Our govt has strengthened its mantra to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: Sitharaman

11:0701 Feb 2024

Working to make India 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047: Sitharaman

19:5901 Feb 2024

MoD spokesperson lauds Budget

16:3201 Feb 2024

Good intention, true dedication, and hardwork, that is the key highlight of the Kartavya Kaal: FM Sitharaman

"The budget deficit, fiscal deficit 5.8 per cent which is much lower than the 5.9... Similarly, for the 2024-25 budget, we've given 5.1 as the fiscal deficit. So clearly indicating that we are on track to meet the glide path which was set in 2021-22 and that we are well on track to meet the 4.5 per cent fiscal deficit on or below 4.5 even by FY 26..." the FM highlighted.

"There will be a white paper on the economic performance of the last 10 years compared with the previous 10 years...Govt has got the trust, confidence and blessings of the people based on its exemplary track record of GDP that is Governance, development and performance..." the FM further added.

16:3101 Feb 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman addresses press conference after Budget speech

"It is an interim budget presented before just the elections. GDP- Governance, development and performance. On governance, this budget speaks from a position where we've delivered on development. We managed the economy with correct intentions, correct policies and correct decisions so it's governance with care..D stands for people living better, earning better and having high aspirations for the future and if I move to the 'P' the performance three consecutive years of 7% growth faster-growing economy in G20 all parts of the country participating in the growth" the Finance Minister said.

15:5601 Feb 2024

What is 'GYAN', mentioned by Nirmala Sitharaman?

Garib (Poor); Yuva (Youth); Annadata (Farmer); Nari (Women)


In the government's last budget prior to the Lok Sabha elections, Sitharaman presented 'GYAN' which encompasses government's four main focus points. It includes, Garib (Poor), Yuva (Youth), Annadata (Farmer) and Nari (Women).

Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's belief of focusing on these four 'castes', Sitharaman highlighted the progress of these four sections.

14:5601 Feb 2024

Budget 2024: Who are 'Lakhpati Didis' mentioned by Nirmala Sitharaman in her speech?

'Lakhpati Didis' are being referred to self-help group workers who have an income of at least Rs one lakh a year.

A scheme targeting the creation of 'Lakhpati Didis' was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech last year.

The scheme is aimed at training women in self-help groups (SHGs) so that they can earn a sustainable income of at least Rs 1 lakh per annum.

Published 01 February 2024, 01:02 IST

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