Union Budget 2024 will likely focus on women, middle-class and agri sector

BUDGET EXPECTATIONS: Narendra Modi's third-term Budget, slated for July 23, focuses on leveraging revenue growth and RBI dividends for infrastructure and targeted sectors. The session will also introduce non-legislative reforms. The Economic Survey will precede, highlighting achievements and future plans. Sitharaman aims to tackle inflation, unemployment, and regional disparities with tax measures and social benefits, aiming for a fiscal deficit of 4.5% amid robust GDP projections.