Lord Paul describes General Budget as growth-oriented

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Feb 01 2017 | 10:32 PM IST
NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul today described General Budget for 2017-18 as "growth oriented".
Commenting on the budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament today, Lord Paul, Chairman of the Caparo Group of Industries, said "Congratulations to Jaitley. It is a very good budget and it is growth-oriented".
"The budget looks after a lot of people who are struggling.Government's recentdecision to demonetise and follow up measures taken in the budget have helped to create an atmosphere which will help reduce corruption. It is a good thing,".
He also welcomed the decision to abolish the Foreign Investment Promotion Board saying it will help "ease of doing business with India".

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First Published: Feb 01 2017 | 10:32 PM IST

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