Interim Budget 2024 may see modest expenditure hike as Centre looks to stay on fiscal glide path

Budget 2024: The government aims to limit the increase in overall spending to around 10% in the interim budget for FY25, balancing the need for sustained growth with fiscal consolidation imperatives. It plans to achieve this by raising capital expenditure at a slower pace, while moderately increasing revenue spending. The government has set a fiscal deficit target of 4.5% of GDP by FY26 and expects to meet the target this year.