Decoding Budget 2024: Words mentioned most by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in her speech

In her shortest Budget speech at just 56 minutes, FM Sitharaman emphasized four key focus areas. With a notable 42 references to "development" and "viksit," she outlined initiatives from the past decade, hinting at a detailed roadmap in the full Budget. The term "tax" featured prominently, with 38 references, bringing benefits for startups and scrapping certain direct tax demands. "Growth" was a recurrent theme, reflecting the government's commitment to India's upward trajectory. Addressing "Annadata" (farmers), the Budget prioritized post-harvest investments. Women empowerment initiatives and schemes like PM Kisan Sampada Yojana for employment generation underscored the government's multifaceted approach, coupled with substantial allocations for research, innovation, and infrastructure.