finance minister – Page 2

Intent vs Delivery: What this govt promised, what it delivered

March 1, 2024 by djsaavn_jvd36z

GDP growth Intent: The budget document is vital to understand GDP growth expected for the next year. The budget is presented two months prior to the start of the next financial year (2024-25) and within a month of the first estimate for the current year (2023-24). Higher growth estimates can mask higher deficit numbers, which … Read more

Achieved: the impossible trinity of growth, prudence and investment

February 28, 2024 by djsaavn_jvd36z

The finance minister presented a vote on account highlighting the government’s achievements in the last five years and laid the foundation for the budget post-election. The priorities for the government visible from the past budgets are infrastructure, investment, inclusive growth and fiscal prudence. The government, barring the covid shock, has achieved the impossible trinity of … Read more