Budget gives strategic push to manufacturing sector

Key Highlights

• The budget focuses on boosting the manufacturing sector, particularly electronics, with funding increased from ₹23,000 crore to ₹40,000 crore.
• It aims to balance macroeconomic stability with targeted relief for the middle class and vulnerable populations.
• Criticism arose from Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, who called the budget a 'total disappointment' for ignoring his state's needs.
• The budget supports India's aspiration to become a developed country by 2047 through strategic policy measures.
• Emphasis is placed on infrastructure expansion and capital expenditure to drive economic growth.