Fiscal deficit is estimated to be 6.8 per cent of GDP in 2021-22
Sitharaman claims her government has done more for the farmers than previous regime
The budget was a let down like never before, says the Congress leader
The allocations for 2021 largely mirror the amounts allocated in 2020
Move to disincentivise savings may leave lower middle class with no retirement plan
However, the EAC-PM member welcomed the fiscal, taxation measures of budget
Budget earlier this month raised the fiscal deficit target to 3.8% of GDP in FY20
Removal of exemptions is a myopic move with long-term consequences
She said govt will act as a facilitator for hassle-free payments of taxes
Govt has not set a timeline to do away with the various exemption, she said
Blaming govt is useless as slowdown due to more than just noteban and GST: Roy
Calculator takes into account eligible exemptions and deductions under the new regime
Scrapping of dividend distribution tax is expected to boost corporates further
Budget pegged nominal GDP growth at 10 per cent in the next fiscal
5.3 crore out of 5.78 crore taxpayers have claimed deductions of less than 2 lakh
If you earn rent from a property in India, I have a sovereign right to tax: FM
THE WEEK takes a look at key initiatives in this budget
Last year, govt had withdrawn SPG cover of Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka
The finance minister presented the first full budget of the second term of Modi govt
Infrastructure spending forms the crux of this move
Analysts believe that this budget seeks to strengthen grassroots of the economy
Budget didn't have any quick fixes for the sector
Rs 3.6 lakh crore allocated for Jal Jeevan Mission
Nirmala Sitharaman points to bright spots in her macro-economic statement
However, budget gets mixed reactions from economists, sharp criticism from oppn
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