The Budget is aimed at making the economy more competitive and transparent. The high investment in physical and social infrastructure as well as digital connectivity will lead to creation of jobs. This in turn will lead to a wider tax base. The economy will be comfortably placed in the 8-10 per cent annual growth trajectory, despite the disruption caused by demonetisation and protectionism headwinds from the developed world. The reform in political funding is a very welcome move.
GST will make the government achieve its objectives in revenue generation and growth. It is hoped that rules under the GST scheme will