Wednesday, February 1, 2023

India unveils higher capital spending in budget ahead of 2024 elections

India's government has announced a sharp increase in capital spending, along with tax relief to the middle class, as it unveiled its last full budget ahead of next year's general elections.

The government had a challenge on its hands as it tried to win over voters, while keeping its fiscal deficit under control.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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