In fiscal 2024, India's economy is expected to grow by 6.5%, according to the Economic Survey, which the government unveiled the day before the Union Budget to be announced. Nirmala Sitharaman, the finance minister, presented the Economic Survey, her sixth since the year 2019. President Draupadi Murmu's address to the parliament was followed by the presentation of the Economic Survey. President Murmu addressed a joint session of parliament on the opening day of the budget session, stating that India has a "fearless, decisive government today." "The government will complete nine years soon. The biggest change today is that every Indian is at the peak of their confidence. Today, India is becoming a solution for the world's problems," President Murmu said in her inaugural speech.

Key Points

• In fiscal 2024, India's economy is expected to grow by 6.5%, according to the Economic Survey, which the government unveiled the day before the Union Budget to be announced.

• President Murmu addressed a joint session of parliament on the opening day of the budget session, stating that India has a "fearless, decisive government today." "The government will complete nine years soon. The biggest change today is that every Indian is at the peak of their confidence. Today, India is becoming a solution for the world's problems," President Murmu said in her inaugural speech.