Highlights: Government unveils budget with hopes for faster growth

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Reuters NEW DELHI
Last Updated : Feb 01 2018 | 11:35 AM IST

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India unveiled its budget for the fiscal year starting April 1 on Thursday, in what is being seen as a test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to maintain fiscal discipline without stifling economic growth ahead of general elections next year.

Here are the highlights of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's budget for the 2018/19 fiscal year.

(Compiled by Krishna N. Das; Editing by Sanjeev Miglani)

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