"Interim Budget's pre-election timing sparks controversy. Here's a sneak peek into 10 key differences you'll find in budget 2024.
· Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting Interim Budget 2024 on Feb 1.
· Valid for first 4 months until new government forms after elections.
· 6th budget presentation including 5 annual & 1 interim.
· Comprehensive budget for 2024-25 in July after elections.
· Budget speech telecast live on Sansad TV, Doordarshan, YouTube.
· Access paperless budget via Union Budget Mobile App.
· Interim budget covers short-term expenses & revenues.
· Presented during election year, not full annual budget.
· Includes expenditure, revenue and fiscal deficit estimates.
· Full annual budget after new government forms post-elections.
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