New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey has emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline while fostering economic growth, stating that the Union Budget 2024-25 is "absolutely non-inflationary".

Speaking at a programme organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), he highlighted the government's long-term vision for India's economic progress and the key policy measures designed to support businesses, startups, and voluntary tax compliance.

Referring to the global economic challenges, Pandey acknowledged that the current environment is not very encouraging for trade and growth.

"There is not a very encouraging environment globally for growth and also for trade and at the same...