ENA Economy 2021-12-29 09:27:11 <p><strong>New Delhi, 29 Dec (KNN)</strong> As a part of pre-budget consultation with the stakeholders, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet the state finance ministers tomorrow which will be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.</p> <p>So far eight meetings have taken place with key members of industries, financial sector etc., discussing and suggesting inputs for the 2022-23 budget.</p> <p>The Finance Ministry said that more than 120 invitees representing seven stakeholder groups participated in eight meetings, scheduled between 15th to 22nd December, 2021.</p> <p>The Union budget is expected to be presented on 1st February, 2022 during the first half of the parliamentary budget session.</p> <p>Some of the suggestions made so far were about rationalisation of income tax slabs, infrastructure status for digital services and incentives to hydrogen storage.</p> <p>This budget marks the fourth Budget since Prime Minister Narendra Modi go re-elected and Union Minister Sitharaman has been appointed as the Finance Minister.</p> <p>It also holds major significance in paving way towards recovery taking place in the Indian economy hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.</p> 27990 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/nirmala-sitharaman-to-meet-state-finance-ministers-for-pre-budget-discussions 2021-12-29 09:27:11 knnindia.co.in