Budget 2013: No one in mood for 'flashy Budget': Govt sources

Sources tell CNBC-TV18 the government is not in the mood for a "flashy Budget". That means no more subsidies a.k.a government handouts. The FM may focus on schemes for women and youth. He may announce an all women’s bank. Sources say youth-oriented schemes may get a push.

February 28, 2013 / 09:49 IST
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Sources tell CNBC-TV18 the government is not in the mood for a "flashy Budget". That means no more subsidies a.k.a government handouts. The FM may focus on schemes for women and youth. He may announce an all women’s bank. Sources say youth-oriented schemes may get a push.


Source say direct cash transfer to be a big pivot in the Budget. The flab from social sector sectors will be cut. All in all, source say expect a realistic, practical Budget 2013-14.
first published: Feb 28, 2013 09:47 am

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