Play The FM, Word Cloud & more: Explore Moneycontrol's interactive Budget tools

As anticipation builds for finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget presentation, Moneycontrol has rolled out a series of interactive tools to help you explore and understand the Budget in an engaging way.

Step into the shoes of FM Sitharaman with "Play The FM" or track the big buzz words from budgets over the years with "Word Cloud" — explore our innovative and engaging tools and become a "Budget Pro" ahead of the big day on February 1.

Here's more about MC's Budget Tools:

Step into the FM’s shoes: A Budget simulator experience

Every year, the Union Finance Minister walks a tightrope, balancing economic growth with welfare objectives while keeping a hawk's eye on fiscal deficit. Now, it's your turn to take on this challenging role.

Moneycontrol's interactive budget simulator invites you to make strategic decisions, allocating funds to various schemes and witnessing the ripple effects on different sections of society.

Will you prioritize farmers, or will you win over the salaried class with tax breaks? Each choice will have far-reaching consequences, impacting the fiscal deficit and the overall economy.

Take the reins, make your decisions, and see how your budget measures up. It is fun, engaging, informative, and immersive.

Explore MC's Budget simulator tool here

Budget Word Cloud: Heard on FM station

The Union Budget is the definitive financial blueprint of the central government, and the Finance Minister's Budget Speech is the most anticipated economic event of the year. As millions tune in, the annual budget has the power to significantly impact people's incomes, making it a crucial indicator of the government's financial priorities.

Over the years, the budget speech has evolved into a revealing reflection of the ruling party's economic ideology, expertly weaving together policy and politics. The carefully chosen words in the speech provide a fascinating glimpse into the government's shifting focus, from deficit to surplus, agrarian to digital, and state-driven to private industry ¹.

A comprehensive analysis of budget speeches since 1947-48 by Moneycontrol offers a unique time-series perspective on India's dynamic policy landscape. This insightful "word cloud" showcases the transformation of the country's economic priorities, mirroring the government's response to changing times.

Explore MC's Word Cloud here

Moneycontrol's Income Tax Calculator: Tax Planning Made Easy

Want to know how much income tax you will pay? Moneycontrol's Income Tax Calculator has got you covered.

Simply plug in your details and our intuitive tool will give you a clear picture of your tax liability for the financial year.

Whether you are a salaried individual, a freelancer, or a business owner, our Income Tax Calculator is designed to provide you with a personalized tax calculation.

It takes into account various factors, including your income, deductions, and exemptions, to give you an accurate estimate of your tax liability.

With this handy calculator, you will be able to plan your finances better, and make informed decisions.

So, go ahead and give it a try – it is easy, accurate, and free!

Explore our IT Calculator here