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Below the Quote on key highlight of the budget by Manish Chowdhury, Head of Research, StoxBox

The key highlight of the budget is the fine balance between fiscal prudence and welfare schemes, with a special focus on Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. With most pointers in line with the interim budget, the key takeaway is the downward revision to the FY25 fiscal deficit figure to 4.9% and an increase in capital gains tax. Though there is a tinge of populist measures on expected lines, the government remains focused on job creation, infrastructure development, strengthening the ecosystem for manufacturing, renewable energy and new sectors and creating disposable income in the hands of people with key focus on rural. Though we do not rule out some kneejerk reaction in equity markets, the long-term trajectory and the intention of the government looks pro-economy and adding wings to move the economy towards the USD 5 trillion mark in the near term.

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