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In Focus by The Hindu
Exploring the Key Highlights of the Union Budget 2024: Part 1 | In Focus podcast
Jul 29, 2024
The discussion dives into the Finance Minister's cautious stance on fiscal deficit and its implications. Special allocations for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar raise questions about federal priorities. The shift from cooperative to competitive federalism indicates a changing dynamic between central and state governments. Key reforms in education and employment highlight the need for better data and quality improvements. Additionally, the complexities of direct benefit transfers reveal challenges around digital infrastructure and equitable governance.
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- The finance minister's cautious fiscal approach for the 2024-25 budget aims to balance fiscal responsibility with economic growth amidst rising interest rates.
- Shifting from cooperative to competitive federalism, the budget incentivizes states to enhance their efficiency and productivity while raising questions about political bias in allocations.
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Fiscal Responsibility Amid Economic Challenges
The finance minister's approach to fiscal policy for the 2024-25 budget prioritizes a careful balance between maintaining fiscal responsibility and encouraging economic growth. Despite calls for a more aggressive stance, she has targeted a fiscal deficit of 4.5%, highlighting the implications of rising interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Higher rates impact public debt management, making it challenging to support capital expenditures and stimulate economic growth. This tempered fiscal approach reflects a broader aim of achieving a high-income status for the country by 2047 without compromising fiscal discipline.
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