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In the July 2024 Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman aimed to provide relief to India's middle and lower-income households by widening the income tax slab for zero tax and increasing the standard deduction for salaried individuals. This was designed to boost disposable income, stimulate consumer spending, and fuel economic growth. However, nearly six months later, the situation remains grim, with many households still struggling to meet their daily expenses, even for essentials. One of
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FAQ :
The July 2024 Budget aimed to provide relief by widening the income tax slab for zero tax and increasing the standard deduction for salaried individuals to ₹75,000.
Despite the measures, many households are still struggling due to a significant surge in food prices, forcing consumers to cut back on spending, even on essentials.
Consumer spending has slowed down significantly, as indicated by Godrej Consumer Products reporting reduced demand for goods, reflecting persistent financial stress among middle and lower-income families.
India's GDP growth for the quarter ending September 2024 was a modest 5.4%, a contrast to earlier optimism, with inflation pressures expected to persist.
Around 45% of India's workforce is in the informal sector, lacking access to formal financial systems and social security. Rising inflation directly impacts their daily survival, posing a significant challenge for the government.
The Finance Minister faces the dilemma of whether to provide more tax breaks to stimulate the economy or focus on controlling inflation to ease the burden on households.
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