Navigating India’s Fiscal Landscape: Insights from the Interim Budget In the final budget presentation before the Lok Sabha polls, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman aimed to strike a balance between addressing the concerns of key voter blocs, particularly farmers and the underprivileged, while upholding fiscal responsibility. Sitharaman’s interim budget unfolded with measures targeting the enhancement of tourism, housing, and the adoption of renewable energy. However, the allocation for infrastructure development, including roads, ports,...