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Sitharaman’s conservative budget signals caution for all India watchers

Budget 2025-26 backs off from supporting the economy when it is badly needed, choosing instead to play to the gallery. What next for consumption?

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Sitharaman’s conservative budget signals caution for all India watchers

Budget 2025-26 backs off from supporting the economy when it is badly needed, choosing instead to play to the gallery. What next for consumption?

1 February, 2025•15 min

1

1 February, 2025•15 min

1

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Sitharaman’s conservative budget signals caution for all India watchers

More in Business

Story image

Birla’s $1.8 bn bet to catch up in renewables comes with risks attached

Story image

Birla’s $1.8 bn bet to catch up in renewables comes with risks attached

The Sprng Energy acquisition gives Aditya Birla Renewables instant scale and diversification. But high leverage, execution delays and margin pressures point to a tough test ahead.

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Cipla’s conservative approach is beginning to hurt

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Suits and countersuits fly between IPO-bound Zetwerk and Ayr Energy

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BSE and NSE’s money-with-morals indices struggle to justify their existence

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