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The Budget Explained

Finance Minister's speech decoded. No jargon, just the facts that matter to India's Youth.

5 Part Series 25 min Total Read

Why should you care?

Every year, the Union Budget decides the price of your mobile phone, the interest rate on your education loan, and the funding for your university research. This series strips away the complex economic terms to explain exactly how the money flows in India.

Part 01

The Basics: Deficits & GDP

What exactly is a Fiscal Deficit? Why does GDP growth matter to a college student? We start with the absolute fundamentals.

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Part 02

Education & Skilling

How much is allocated for IITs, IIMs, and central universities? Understanding the new 'Skill India' grants.

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Part 03

Youth & Employment

The Internships schemes, startup tax holidays, and job creation data. What's real and what's on paper?

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Part 04

Taxes Simplified

New Regime vs Old Regime. Standard Deductions. What does the young earner need to know before filing returns?

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Part 05

The Future Outlook

Infrastructure, Green Energy, and Digital India. Where is the country heading in the next 5 years?

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Don't let the jargon confuse you.

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