Bhaskar DuttaRevival planThe art of framing a good budget involves expertise in balancing various pressures and judging which are the important trade-offs. The more serious the trade-offs, the harder the task confronting the finance minister. Perhaps the most crucial task for the finance minister was the need to revive agriculture and manufacturing industry. In contrast to the prime minister's promise in 2017 to double farmers' incomes, farm-sector incomes have actually come down. Given this background, an initial impression is that the finance minister must be given more than a passing grade.

Source: The Telegraph February 01, 2018 18:56 UTC