The future is not tense: It was a unique Budget in many ways

The Union Budget 2022 was another decisive step towards reforms and inclusive development. Even as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman read her speech from a digital device like last year, the many references to digital initiatives in the Budget document on governance, health care, and education signalled the changing face of India.

It was a Budget that stayed clear of much of the populist schemes that are usually the staple of Union Budget speeches in the past. This Budget also evidenced the fact that we have moved forward with regard to stable tax policies by staying clear of any changes in tax