The Interim Budget for the financial year 2024-2025 has been scheduled to take place on February 1, 2024, at 11 am.
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Where to watch interim budget?
Finance minister's address will be streamed live on the official Parliamentary channel — Sansad TV — on YouTube on any compatible device.
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What is an interim budget?
An interim budget is a temporary financial plan for the government. It replaces the full budget if Parliament is short on time or general elections are approaching.
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Difference between Interim & Union Budget
Outgoing govt usually presents an interim budget, focusing on essential expenditures and policy continuity. It typically doesn't introduce major policy changes or new schemes.
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No 'spectacular announcement'
At an industry event in December, FM Sitharaman confirmed this and said there will not be any "spectacular announcement" in the interim budget.