Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu ahead of Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu to discuss the upcoming Union Budget 2024, presenting it in Parliament as per tradition. President Murmu offered 'Curd and Sugar' for good luck before the Finance Minister headed for a Cabinet meeting. Documents for the Union Budget, including Jammu and Kashmir's, have reached Parliament. Sitharaman's seventh consecutive budget may focus on income tax changes and improving business ease. The Economic Survey highlighted opportunities and challenges for India's growth strategy, emphasizing private investment and MSMEs.