Economists suggest continuing capital expenditure, controlling fiscal deficit during pre-budget meeting with Sitharaman

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the first pre-budget meeting with leading economists in Delhi on Wednesday as part of pre-budget consultations for the General Budget 2024-25.

The discussions focused on critical issues such as boosting capital expenditure and reducing the fiscal deficit.

During the discussion, economists emphasized that the fiscal deficit will be further reduce