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FM Nirmala Sitharaman: With 17% hike in outlay, Interim Budget focus still on capital expenditure

By Economic Times - 3 months ago
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscores the significance of capital expenditure in the FY25 interim budget, citing its economic multiplier effect. She highlights a 17% increase in capex outlay to ₹11.11 lakh crore, exceeding nominal GDP growth. Sitharaman asserts that robust capital spending drives infrastructure development, boosts employment, and enhances living standards. The Rajya Sabha passes key financial bills, affirming the government's fiscal course correction post-pandemic, without compromising welfare spending.

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