The Finance Minister, in her seventh consecutive Union Budget for 2024-25, outlined key priorities aimed at fostering economic growth and creating ample opportunities. The priorities include Productivity and Resilience in Agriculture, Employment and Skilling and services.
According to a press release by the Ministry of Finance, India's inflation remains low and stable, progressing towards the 4 per cent target, with core inflation (excluding food and fuel) at 3.1 per cent. Measures are being taken to ensure adequate market supply of perishable goods.
"This budget clearly shows that this government has neglected 140 crores of people to appease two people (BJP allies) so that their the government is saved. This budget is more for the happiness of two of their friends."
BJP leader CT Ravi said that every state will benefit from the amount allocated for infrastructure in the Union Budget 2024, adding that the government announced the setting up of 12 industrial parks in the country and Karnataka will benefit from it.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed his dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2024, saying that no states ruled by opposition parties received any benefits, including Karnataka. He said that he did not expect this from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's decision in the Union Budget to develop sports infrastructure in Bihar is a historic moment for the entire sporting community in the state.
Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday termed the Union Budget presented in Parliament on Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as "disappointing" and said steps had not been taken to address the problems of "record unemployment" and price rise
While the budget has been noted for its focus on infrastructure development, employment generation, and support for spiritual and cultural tourism, it has received a mixed reception from the hospitality and tourism sector.
"The Union Budget 2024-25 is an effort towards the journey of Viksit Bharat, fortifying the sectors which will help achieve the target," Adhikari said in a post on 'X'.
"The Union Budget is a monumental step towards India's ambitious goals. This budget is a strategic blend of immediate economic stimulus and long-term visionary planning. It paves the way for a 'Viksit Bharat' through significant investments in infrastructure and technology, fostering an 'Atm
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Union Budget 2024-25 by calling it politically motivated, directionless, anti-people, and lacking vision.