* Prudent fiscal policy needed, domestic demand should bhe raised, reforms need to be carried out
* Farm, rural sector, infra and social sector to get more funds
* Need to prioritize expenditure given recommendations of 7th Pay Commission and OROP implementation
* Nine pillars for reforming India, among them agriculturre, social sector, education, infra, fiscal discipline, tax reforms
* Presenting budget when global economy in a serious crisis (11:11)
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* Amidst global headwinds, the Indian economy has held its own
* Converted challenges we inherited into oppoortunities
* CPI inflation down to 5.4 percent from 9 percent plus, bringing big relief to the public
* Forex reserves at highest-ever level
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