The budget promotes key sectors including healthcare, R&D, skilling, MSMEs, and startups, laying groundwork for economic growth. Key measures involve exempting customs duty on life-saving drugs, investment in private-sector R&D, and financial support for startups. Concerns arise about healthcare spending targets, yet advancements in insurance and regulatory reforms aim to enhance accessibility and affordability.
ATM withdrawals make SBI richer, other PSBs poorer
State Bank of India earned Rs 331 crore from ATM cash withdrawals in 2023-24, while other state-owned banks collectively lost Rs 925 crore. SBI dominates