The interim budget, as anticipated, did not have any major announcements or surprises, yet it effectively lays the groundwork for the forthcoming general budget post the Lok Sabha elections. In her short speech, identified with the cause of a vote on account, the focus has been on the continued thrust on visibility outcomes, which are mostly infrastructure in nature.
During her budget address, the Finance Minister highlighted the key sectors prioritised, notably emphasising a substantial 11.11 percent boost in infrastructure expenditure for the upcoming year, amounting to ₹11,11,111 crore, which constitutes 3.4 percent of the GDP.
