Swaminathan Aiyar praises Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget for reducing fiscal deficit, increasing capex, cutting long-term capital gains tax, and supporting FDI. Despite benefits to the middle class and political satisfaction, it leaves labor laws and pollution issues unaddressed. Aiyar gives it a 7 out of 10, noting the absence of Manmohan Singh-like policy changes.
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