India hikes spending, shuns 'outright populism' in last pre-election budget

India to raise spending on job creation before election

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said private investment was rising after the pandemic.

India ramps up spending, cuts deficit in $550bn budget ahead of elections

PM Modi's party has been under pressure to create jobs in country of 1.4 billion where many struggle to get employment

India to raise spending on job creation ahead of election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented to Parliament on Wednesday an annual budget of $550 billion that calls for ramping up capital spending by 33% to spur economic growth and create jobs ahead of a general election next year.

Modi Government Raises Spending on Job Creation Ahead of Election

While the budget provides respite to the middle class through tax relief measures, the 30 percent cut in spending on rural jobs programs will hurt the poor in India’s villages.

India to raise spending on job creation ahead of election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented to Parliament on Wednesday an annual budget of $550 billion that calls for ramping up capital spending by 33% to spur economic growth and create jobs ahead of a general election next year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said private investment was rising after the pandemic and the government should focus on driving growth. India’s economy is projected to grow 7% in the fiscal year e…

India to raise spending on job creation ahead of election

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented to Parliament on Wednesday an annual budget of $550 billion that calls for ramping up capital spending by 33% to spur economic growth and create jobs ahead of a general election next year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said private investment was rising after the pandemic and the government should focus on driving growth. India’s economy is projected to grow 7% in the fiscal year e…