With the Indian economy set to contract in FY21 and fiscal deficit to rise due to covid induced pain what are the big announcements markets are expecting from the FM this year. Analysts say that the key focus of government in this budget would remain on growth with a clear focus on capex revival and manufacturing, boosting healthcare and sanitisation. Would this set the tone for bigger directional change for inclusive growth? How will the markets react if there are negative surprise in the budget?
To discuss that Mint’s Nasrin Sultana is joined by Pankaj Pandey, Retail Research Head, ICICI Direct.
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