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Interim Budget gives more than expectations, says FICCI's Sandip Somany

It is heartening to note that greater allocation has been made for a number of socially and economically relevant areas

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Finance Minister Piyush Goyal with MoS Finance minister Shiv Pratap Shukla arrives in the Parliament to present the interim Budget 2019-20

Sandip Somany

Last Updated : Feb 01 2019 | 9:33 PM IST

The government has been able to deliver more than what was expected through this Budget. While maintaining its focus on the key priority sectors and programmes introduced over the past four years, some new schemes have also been announced keeping the interest of economically weaker sections in mind.

It is heartening to note that greater allocation has been made for a number of socially and economically relevant areas, while keeping fiscal consolidation on track. This will go a long way in improving investor confidence.

Agrarian crisis has been a major concern for the economy. The government has attempted to address this through

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