Budget 2024 Live Updates: Anticipation Builds as FM Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Interim Budget
New Delhi, February 1, 2024
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to deliver the Interim Budget 2024-25 today, a wave of anticipation and expectation sweeps across various sectors. The budget, scheduled to be presented after the commencement of the Budget Session on Thursday, is awaited with keen interest, particularly by stakeholders in sectors such as EV, real estate, healthcare, education, energy, auto, agriculture, FMCG, IT, and defense.
The interim budget is poised to provide insights into the government’s financial outlook, including expenditure, revenue, fiscal deficit, and financial projections for the upcoming months. While some speculations suggest a possible vote on account, experts foresee crucial announcements that could impact income taxpayers and salaried individuals. Additionally, the interim budget may introduce measures to enhance the attractiveness of the new income tax regime.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to take the stage to present the interim budget at Parliament today, with the full budget anticipated after the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.