#BudgetRoundtable2025: Abheek Barua On ₹1 Lakh Cr Tax Rebate—Growth Booster Or Inflation Risk?

#BudgetRoundtable2025 | In this exclusive session with Siddharth Zarabi, Editor, Business Today, Abheek Barua, Former Chief Economist, HDFC Bank, analyzes the impact of the ₹1 lakh tax rebate on India's economy. Will it spur consumption, boost savings, or trigger inflation? With Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey calling it non-inflationary, Barua breaks down the fiscal strategy—expansion vs. contraction—and its effect on FMCG demand, capital expenditure, and economic growth. Don't miss this deep dive into India's budget strategy!