IBN-Lokmat Decodes ‘Budget 2014’ for the common man

With Union Budget announcement around the corner, there are high expectations from every industry vertical on favourable policies and allocation of sufficient funds from the new government. People are optimistic about the budget and have certain hopes from the Government for an encouraging business environment. Anxious consumers, apprehensive businessmen, corporates and the Aam Aadmi are all waiting for the Finance Minister to make important announcements on inflation, taxation rates and more. In an effort to simplify the budget announcement for the common man and highlight its benefits, IBN-Lokmat presents a 360 degree coverage of the “Budget 2014” with an Economic survey from 8.00pm to 9.00pm on 9th July 2014 and FM’s Speech & budget announcement on 10th July 2014 10am onwards.

Economic Survey is a flagship annual document of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The Survey reviews the developments in the Indian economy over the previous 12 months, summarizes the performance on major development programmes, and highlights the policy initiatives of the government and the prospects of the economy in the short to medium term. Supportive financial systems, improved tax compliances, smoothening FDI policies, better broadband infrastructure, betterment of transportation services, raising the tax exemption limit etc. are some of the expectations from the new Government by India Inc. A team of highly qualified journalists and financial experts will discuss and analyse budget and highlight its positive implications on the common man. The informative and interesting discussions of the experts shall bring to light various issues that can be addressed influencing the business scenario and other sectors in India.

The new government, which has promised to provide relief to inflation-hit common man, is set to deliver much - needed respite especially to the salaried class. IBN-Lokmat will offer viewers with minute—to-minute updates on the crucial decisions of the Government by simplifying it for the common man. Tune into IBN-Lokmat on 9th July 8.00 to 9.00pm and 10th July 10.00Am onwards to get a holistic view of the economic survey & Budget 2014 respectively.