 "Fashion guru Prasad Bidapa's take on the best and worst things in Budget")
What is the best thing about the Budget?
Boosting the agricultural sector redressed the balance. Farmers are the cornerstone of our economy. Fine-tuning this sector should be a priority. The handloom and khadi sector will hopefully benefit from increasing import duties on textiles.
And the worst?
Withdrawal of tax benefits to defence veterans. Sitharaman should not accept this recommendation. These veterans have sacrificed life and limb for our country, and this is the thanks we give them?
Will it help the economy and create jobs?
With Urjit Patel’s damning commentary on the fiscal health of
Boosting the agricultural sector redressed the balance. Farmers are the cornerstone of our economy. Fine-tuning this sector should be a priority. The handloom and khadi sector will hopefully benefit from increasing import duties on textiles.
And the worst?
Withdrawal of tax benefits to defence veterans. Sitharaman should not accept this recommendation. These veterans have sacrificed life and limb for our country, and this is the thanks we give them?
Will it help the economy and create jobs?
With Urjit Patel’s damning commentary on the fiscal health of
