Budget 2024 key highlights: Capex hike, Ayushman Bharat inclusions, EV ecosystem expansion to no tax changes [Video]

Budget 2024 Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget 2024 on February 1, 2024 with a key focus on ‘Nari Shakti’. Sitharaman’s sixth consecutive budget presentation comes ahead of Lok Sabha elections due later this year.

Here’s a snapshot interim Budget 2024-25 key highlights

Govt’s focus on four ‘castes’ — Garib, Mahila, Yuva and Annadata

FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the nation needs to focus on the poor, women, youth and farmers / annadata. “Their needs and aspirations and welfare are our highest priority. All four require and receive government support, their empowerment and well being will drive the country forward,” she said.

Rooftop solarisation of 1cr houses will enable 300 units free electricity

Rooftop solarisation scheme for one crore houses, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, will enable 300 units free electricity. The scheme will lead to savings of ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 per month.

Ayushman Bharat scheme:The FM …