Nirmala Sitharaman's Balancing Act: Jobs, Taxes, and Growth Challenges

Published On: July 22, 2024 - In the first budget of Modi 3.0, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faces a complex task amid global geopolitical tensions and a reduced minority government. With her extensive experience in finance roles, she must balance social sector schemes, ally demands, job creation, and personal tax relief while ensuring fiscal growth. Will there be tax relief in Budget 2024? Can the focus on fiscal consolidation continue? What measures will be taken to address rural distress, boost manufacturing, and create jobs? Join Krishan Kumar, Amit Ranjan, Dilip Chenoy (Former Secretary General, FICCI), and Banuchandar Nagarajan (Former Consultant, The World Bank) as they discuss the potential outcomes and challenges of this critical budget.