"The FM has juggled with several pain points fairly well. An overall positive budget, focusing on the core sectors namely agriculture, rural investment keeping in mind fiscal consolidation. Continued focus on Skill Development and livelihood creation through increased allocation for MNREGA, PM Kaushal Vikas Yojna and strengthening the Digital India agenda is welcome. The budget is much in sync with the economic survey but there could have been more for India Inc."

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