Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman Allocates Rs 10.18 Lakh Crore for Capex, Targets 4.8% Fiscal Deficit

New Delhi, Feb 1 (KNN) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled India's Union Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 on February 1, delivering a comprehensive financial roadmap that emphasizes substantial capital expenditure and fiscal consolidation. 

In her address to Parliament, the Finance Minister announced a significant allocation of Rs 10.18 lakh crore for capital expenditure, demonstrating the government's commitment to infrastructure development and economic growth.

The budget presentation revealed a revised fiscal deficit target of 4.8 percent of GDP, indicating the government's efforts to maintain fiscal discipline while supporting economic expansion. 

This represents a careful balance between growth initiatives and financial prudence in the nation's economic planning.

(KNN Bureau)