Budget 2018-19: Kharif MSP boost, a landmark healthcare upgrade, LTCG shock, DDT dampener

Union Budget 2018-19 focusing on the significant Kharif MSP increase for farmers, a major healthcare upgrade, the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax shock, and the impact of the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT). It prioritised agriculture, rural prosperity, healthcare, and job creation, aiming for 8%+ GDP growth.