Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed a budget that maintains existing tax rates, including direct, indirect, and import taxes. The government aims to propel India's growth by focusing on the eastern region. A groundbreaking Solar Power policy promises 300 free units of electricity to over 1 crore households.
Women entrepreneurs receive a boost with a Rs 30 crore Mudra Yojana, while the PM Aavas Yojana plans to construct 2 crore houses. The PLI scheme secures Rs 6,200 crore, and the fiscal deficit target for FY24 is revised to 5.8% of GDP. Interest-free loans for states to promote tourism.