PM Modi about New budget

New Delhi, Feb 02: The last full-fledged budget of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government has concluded. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced several developmental schemes keeping in focus the rural and middle-class population.

In this regard, Prime Minister Modi has applauded the budget and said that"The Budget 2018 is "friendly" for all and will "strengthen the foundation of a new India"".

"This budget is farmer friendly, common citizen friendly, business environment-friendly and development friendly. It will add to ease of living," said PM Modi

Modi delivered an election year budget focused on tamping down rural discontent ahead of crucial elections, spending that could prompt the central bank to raise interest rates in the coming months.