Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in an exclusive interview to Zee Business spoke about different facets of the Union Budget 2018. Arun Jaitley highlighted how this budget will be greatly beneficial for the retired class. Hence Arun Jaitley has chosen a mid-path- to increase the exemptions gradually and to give other reliefs to honest tax-payers. Regarding speculations about early general election, Arun Jaitley said that he doesn't see any possibility of it as of now. The Union Budget 2018-19 was the last full budget before the general elections next year, when a vote on account would be presented.

Source: dna February 03, 2018 12:07 UTC