New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In her interim budget speech for 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined key fiscal estimates and measures, projecting a balanced approach to economic management.

The budget speech covered crucial aspects such as total receipts, expenditure, fiscal deficit, and initiatives aimed at supporting state capital expenditure.

The Revised Estimate of total receipts, excluding borrowings, stands at Rs 27.56 lakh crore, with tax receipts contributing significantly at Rs 23.24 lakh crore. Simultaneously, total expenditure is projected to be Rs 44.90 lakh crore.

A notable highlight is the anticipated growth in revenue receipts, expected to reach Rs 30.03 lakh crore, signaling robust economic momentum and increased ...