Budget 2024-25: Nine priority areas, major focus on youth, tax tweaks

Budget 2024-25 focused on the government’s nine priority areas including agriculture, employment, infrastructure, urban development, energy security and innovation. It prioritised employment generation, skilling, and MSME expansion with a Rs 48.21 lakh crore expenditure. Key initiatives included a five-scheme package for youth, significant agricultural allocations, and support for women's workforce participation.