FM Sitharaman goes for big push to job-led inclusive growth in Budget 2025-26

IANS | February 1, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament with an aim at accelerating employment-led inclusive growth, propelled by investments in the agricultural and rural sector, MSMEs and exports while sticking to the fiscal consolidation path.

FM Sitharaman cuts fiscal deficit to 4.4 per cent of GDP

IANS | February 1, 2025 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget 2025-26 in Parliament which aims to give a big push to employment-led growth with its focus on the agricultural and rural sector, MSMEs, and exports, while sticking to the fiscal consolidation path to ensure stability in the economy.