Growth-oriented outlook, inclusive provisions to uplift all sections of society

The Union Budget 2024 aimed to uplift the underprivileged, boost manufacturing with ₹11.11 lakh crore for infrastructure, and promised job creation via Employment Linked Incentive schemes. Key proposals included skill development for youth, entrepreneurship encouragement, and tax regime reviews. Fiscal prudence was maintained with a deficit target of 4.9% of GDP.