2023-24 is testimony to the government’s commitment to accelerate India’s economic growth while balancing sustainability. There has been a paradigm shift in overall macroeconomic priorities, from Covid-19 recovery to scaling new heights. The thrust of the Budget is on infrastructure development through higher capital expenditure, which now stands at ₹10 lakh crore (up 33 per cent from last year), laying the foundation for achieving the ambition of a $5-trillion economy and improving prosperity for the populace. Strong infrastructure is a cornerstone of any developed economy, and this increased spending will provide great impetus to other critical
