Budget. The survey reviews the current financial year's economic performance and identifies national challenges. It also suggests future reforms and growth strategies. A team led by Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran prepared the document. The survey covers economic and sector-specific developments and offers an outlook for the next financial year.
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It's expected to assess key issues like slower growth, the rupee's decline against the dollar, and weak consumer demand. Sitharaman will present the Modi government's first full budget since its re-election on Saturday. Expectations include changes to income tax brackets, increased infrastructure spending, and more funds for rural development and education.
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President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint session of Parliament on Friday to begin the Budget Session. The session's first part ends February 13, resuming March 10 and concluding April 4. Sixteen bills are on the agenda, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Immigration and Foreigners Bill.