Important Articles from Indian Express : 2/2/2023

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Front Page

  • Her Balancing Act : Won’t tax will spend
  • Nudge towards an exemption free tax regime, breaks for the super rich too

Union Budget Explained

  • Big Picture : Capex push and tax reforms

Editorial

  • Choosing stability over populism
  • With a clear head staying the course
  • Restrain on revdis, promise to the farmer is ignored
  • The High tech boost

Ideas Page

  • In global storm, a steady hand
  • An uncertain fiscal math
  • Nothing for Poor Famers

The Fisc

  • How cuts in spending, key schemes helped rein in fiscal deficit
  • Economy on right track ; to grow at 7% in FY 23 : FM
  • Outlay on subsidies, MGNREGA lower as pandemic disruptions ceasr

Taxation

  • Fresh pitch for overhauled income tax regime, with a sweetened deal
  • Deposit limit for senior citizens scheme hiked, new savings scheme for women

Infra

  • Renewed thrust on capex : Outlay hiked 33% to Rs 10 lakh cr

Rural

  • High rural housing outlay to spur asset creation
  • Demand still high NREGS kitty shrinks to pre covid level
  • As number of beneficiaries dips, PM KISAN allocation lowest in 5 ears at Rs 60K crore

Markets

  • Tax sops for participatory notes to lure funds into Indian equity
  • Boost for MSMEs : More units to benefit from 50% hike in turnover limit to Rs 3 cr

Interview

  • Strong mandate has brought stability, made India attractive
  • 44% hike in outlay for procuring fuel ammo spares overall defence budget up by 13%

Govt & Politics

  • India – US agree to deepen tech defence ties
  • Shah welcomes unprecedented decision for cooperative sector
  • Institutional impetus to make India global millet hub

Social Sector

  • Urban infra boost for Tier 2,3 cities Rs 10,000 cr per yr
  • Education outlay hiked 8% PM-POSHAN fets 13% more
  • Tribal welfare gets Rs 4000 crore
  • Climate action central to budget again

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