Exclusive: Finance Minister Sitharaman Tells Why She Avoided Populism In Interim Budget 2024?

In an exclusive interview with Business Today TV after the interim Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman exuded optimism for India's future. She highlighted the widespread beneficiaries across classes and religions, attributing the positive sentiment to word of mouth. Sitharaman emphasized the confidence derived from beneficiaries' testimonials, underscoring a decade without any scandal. Reflecting on India's transformation from the "fragile five" to a nation shedding the image of policy paralysis and corruption, the Finance Minister painted a picture of progress and stability over the past ten years.